The Outsiders
by S. E. Hinton
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Book Reviews of The Outsiders
Book Review: The outsiders
Summary: 4 Stars
The Outsiders
Well, this movie has been one of the best I have saw but I know because of the year it was made, some scenes are boring or not that interesting because of the setting and characters. Even do this movie is very funny and also has sad moments such as the part were Bob die and Johnny. I give this movie four stars.
The main actors played their part wonderful like Ponyboy he had many feelings, he acted very emotional he laugh, cried and get mad. Another good actor was Johnny when he was at the hospital, he talked very worried all sick and depressing because he didn't want to die. Also one of the important characters is Dallas, he acted like he didn't care about anything, and he said he was the coolest guy in the whole world. He love to be with girls and like to have fights.
This movie and story had many interesting parts such as when Bob die or when the church was at fire that story has different plots. The plots are great they catch your attention and make the story more interesting. The setting of the story was not that good, they didn't describe it, put you know by seeing were they were and at what time. The setting was good but it would be great if they describe it more.
The world I had imagine while reading S.E Hinton's book was more or less the one of the movie, all old of the 80s, the characters cloths exactly how they were, the fights of greasers and socials were like I had imagine hitting but without knifes or guns. The church on fire was like I imagine they were returning for Dairy Queen and then they saw all the small kids inside with flames everywhere. The movie discussed very well the themes of the book but the movie missed some things like the first fight when the socials were going to cuts Ponyboy hair. It also passed more things that didn't pass in the book. But anyway the movie and the book were well discussed they were very relative.
Which is better the movie or the book?
Well, that a good question but definitive the book, it is more exited when you are going to read it you get very enthusiastic because you want to know what is going to happen next. Also because the book is more complete describes more the characters the setting. So I liked more the book and I recommend it a lot it is very interesting and you get engaged in the novel.
Paulina Lara
#13 8A
Book Review: One of the First Young Adult Novels.
Summary: 5 Stars
Writing about the perceived class differences she saw at her own high school, S.E. Hinton became a hit literary sensation and one of the groundbreaking authors of young adult fiction with the publication of THE OUTSIDERS. One of the characteristics of young adult fiction is that adults are rarely present and in THE OUTSIDERS outside of police officers, firefighters, and doctors and nurses, adults don't seem to exist. The protagonist of the novel is a young teenage boy named Ponyboy (yes that is his real name). His parents died a few years before and his oldest brother, Darry, didn't want to split the family apart and has been raising Ponyboy and his other brother Sodapop on his own. The three brothers grew up on the wrong side of the tracks and have had to mostly fend for themselves. They call themselves Greasers and have a close-knit group of friends who stick up for each other. After all when you're not from the right side of the tracks, rich kids, called Socs, like to abuse Greasers just for kicks. Ponyboy is the youngest member of his group. He's a handsome kid who's also highly intelligent. One night he meets a pretty redhead Soc and that cause Ponyboy's life to be turned upside down.
THE OUTSIDERS was first published in 1967, yet not only remains popular, but continues to be relevant as well. The types of gangs that exist in major cities today simply didn't exist forty years ago. Yet the confusion and struggles that Ponyboy experiences are things that just about every teenager in America can relate to in some way. I've worked with a variety of high school students who are reluctant readers. I was surprised at how many site THE OUTSIDERS as their favorite book or the only book they've been forced to read that they actually enjoy. It was this interest in the book by students that led me to finally reading it. The book deals with many important issues that teenagers relate with, from cliques and gangs to difficulties of home life without one's parents. There is a great deal of sadness conveyed in the book, but it is honest and genuine. Despite this, the book ends with a message of hope. You can come from a rough neighborhood and have a tough home life, but those are things that can be overcome. Highly recommended for older children and young adults, especially for those who are reluctant readers.
Book Review: This is: Max review with Griffen
Summary: 4 Stars
This is MAX REVIEW with Griffen I am writing a book review on The Outsiders. This book is exciting, fast-paced, and a very enjoyable read. If you like action and suspense, then this is the book for you.
The book begins in an Oklahoma neighborhood. Ponyboy, a parentless child, is going fine. Him and his gang are staying out of trouble, but still getting the usual gang fight between two groups; the Socs and the Greasers. The Socs are the rich, snobby people who drive around in their expensive cars. Then the Greasers, well, are pretty much the opposite. So anyway, Ponyboy is getting good grades in school, and everything is going great. Well, so he thought.
The trouble begins when Ponyboy and the gang sneak into a drive-in theater. They meet Cherry, and her drunken boyfriends who dont take kindly to strangers picking up their girls, and to make things sound worse, they are part of the Soc gang. Ponyboy and his gang get the drunken boyfriends to buzz off, and they walk the girls home. The socs were gone for now, but their minds were set on revenge.
After all that, Ponyboy and his friend Johnny are getting sick of things, so they decide to run away. But running away doesnt turn out to be as pleasant as they expected. Leaving the house means vulnerable in fights, and they are the Socs main course. With saying this, you can expect that Ponyboy and Johnny are in a tight situation. So for that, they go to the one man who can help them escape, Dally. Of course, Dally isnt pleased with lending them 50 dollars and a loaded gun, but he agrees. He sends them on their way on a train to a town called windrixville, which is almost the exact opposite of what their town is like. They stay at an old church at the top of a hill where nobody usually goes.
After a few days of hideout and a few days of eating bologna they decide that hideout is not only hurting them, but other people too. An incident with them accidentally setting the church on fire puts not only them, but a group of kids on a picnics life in danger.
So, what exactly is the fate of the kids in the burning church? Who will dominate the city, Socs or Greasers? Will Ponyboys life go back to normal? All this and more is in the book, The Outsiders, a book about understanding, decisions, and looking out for each other.
Book Review: The Outsiders Reviewed By Sean
Summary: 5 Stars
The Outsiders, by S.E. Hinton, was a very fascinating book about a boy in a group called the Greasers. His parents died in a car crash and he lives with his 2 brothers that take care of him. He gets into mischief with one of his pals, but something happens that isn't for the best. I'll let you read to find out! He is in a gang that is "low class", which fights with the "high class" gang called the Socs. One night it gets a little too rough.
The setting of The Outsiders is not like the world I know at all because its based in the late/early 60's in a town with 2 different sides: the Socs and Greasers. S.E. Hinton really makes you feel like you're part of the story because she explains how it's rundown and not a happy place to be. She can make you picture it if you close your eyes. The author really makes you believe the characters are real people because they seem exactly like how these teens would be. I really liked all the characters because they all seem real, but other people might not like Dally and Steve. Dally thinks he's the best and the only thing he truly loves is Johnny. Steve just seems to be mean to anyone who is smaller than him especially Ponyboy.
The themes of this book are always fight for what you want because Johnny fights to save Ponyboy's life. Also never give up on what you want because Ponyboy finally got what he wanted, for him to know his brother Darry loved him. The genre of this book is mystery and suspense. It might also be considered drama because of what happens.
I loved this book because it was very descriptive and fun to read. I liked learning how life was back then. I think you should read this book because you'll really enjoy it. Every part of the story made sense, like everything happened and you knew why it happened. I really encourage you to read it to have a lot of fun even if you don't like to read like me.
I would recommend this book to anyone who is up for a great book. If you don't like to read, I think you will like this book. I hate to read, but I couldn't put this book down. I'd recommend this book to anyone because it's just a good book and I think anyone would like it. I hope you use my review and maybe read this book because I know you will not be disappointed.
Book Review: The Outsiders
Summary: 5 Stars
... THE OUTSIDERSThe outsiders is a really good book. " Ponyboy, Ponyboy are you okay, " Johnny said as he was running over to him. This is the change of their whole lives.
Friends are always there for you. When Johnny killed the soc at the park. Dally gave him money to live on until Dally got up to where they were staying. It reminds me when I was getting made fun of . My friend was there right by my side. I am always there for my brother when he gets made fun of just because he is fat, but I tell him that they are just doing that just to make you made. My sister always told me that if someone is hurting may be someone died in their family that you should always be a friend to them no matter what.
You always have some one there for you at all times. When Johnny would come home at night when his dad and mom would hit him. They would always yell at him and so Ponyboy and the gang was there for him. It reminds me of when I am always sick. My mom would always be there for me. She would be right by my side. She would always give me my medicine and make my eat my food so I could get better. It also reminds me when my sister is sick I am always there for her. The Outsiders is really a good book. I enjoyed reading the=e book in class.
Johnny was an abused child. His mom and dad would always hit, yell at him when they were drunk. I really fill bad about kids that get abused because their parents would be drunk or they will not do what the parents because it is something bad and they don't want to do whatever it is. Johnny wouldn't come home for that night because they would still be drunk. Just like when Johnny was in the hospital and he didn't want to see his mother at all. He told the nurse that he didn't want to see his mother because of what had happened the night before.
The book is a very sad ending because after the rumble. Ponyboy and Dally went to the hospital to check on Johnny to see if he was okay. They were there for little bit when Johnny died. Dally ran out of the hospital. He want to the gas station and he robbed it. He ran to the park and the police shot him three times in the back. Ponyboy wrote the story about what had happened at the end.
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