The Outsiders

The book i read was The outsiders by s.e Hinton. This book is one of many books she has written that all have to do with teenage issues and they're all basically set in the 80s to 90s era. This particular book is set around the late 80s or mid 90s in a town split between east and west side .Its maybe mid way through summer and there is a brewing issue between two groups at this time in the book. The main point in this book is you don't know what you have until it's gone and that a normal situation can turn into something a lot different.

there are several main characters in this story so ill just list them for you. First of theres Ponyboy the youngest of the greasers basically the narrator of this whole story. Hes also the most interested in academics and school work than the rest of his friends which makes him the most different. Then theres Darell Ponyboys oldest brother and the parent figure in this story because he has to take care of ponyboy since their parents died in a car crash. Also there's soda pop the second oldest of ponyboys brothers and the better looking one in the family who is envied by the other greasers. Finally theres Johnny the 16 year old best friend of ponyboy who goes through many challenges with ponyboy throughout the whole story. The story is about two groups of people the greasers and the sochs. Greasers are the more hood and poor side of the town but there also the stronger type. Socks are the more preppy and rich side who are more for looks and money than anything else. They are on ongoing battles throughout the story and they get into some very hairy situations in the story. It all ends in a big rumble between the sides with a shocking outcome that you wouldn't believe even if i told you.

           

The book was very interesting and it was one of the very small amount of books that i've read that i liked. It started of slowly but towards the middle it progressed into a very good cliff hanging book with changes at every turn. Its also a very good book to be inspired by because of the story that it tells and what message it's trying to send to the reader.If you enjoy books that leave you there speechless and unable to comprehend what you are reading than this is a good book for you so go and check it out.

Book Review by Leighton H.