The Outsiders

Reader reviewed by Jazmine

The Outsiders was about the fourteen year old boy who's name is ponyboy, that lives in the poor side of town and becuase he lives there he is considered a hood becuase they are dirty, and poor. Those kinds of people are called the greasers becuase they like greasy, long hair. The people that live on the rich side of the town and tease and jump the greasers, they are called the socs, short for socials.

His parents died so now his eldest brother Darry, is like a father and is always working. The second older brother is Soda and he works at a garage. Ponyboy's best friend is Johnny who's parents hate him and are always getting drunk so he usually sleeps over at his house.

The story get going when Johnny and Ponyboy are jumped by socs and in defense Johnny pulls a knife out and kills one of the socs and the rest run away. So they go and hide out far away from there. Then a building catches on fire with some kids in it, so Johnny and Ponyboy both go in and save them, but Johnny get hurt real bad and has to go to the hospital. So they're on the paper and everything. All in all, Ponyboy learns that all people are the same and have feelings and hurts like the rest of them.

Reader reviewed by kyi

the best book ever i have read alot of books def. the best u have to read it!!!! also see the movie really hott guys play the characters like ponyboy is played by c thomas howell soda is played by rob lowe and dally is played by matt dillon oh and guess what steve is played by tom cruse also darry is played by pactrick sawzee really hott guys read the book frist then see the movie!!

Reader reviewed by millie

this was a very simple but great book. there were parts that i wanted to cry and parts that i was frozen in suspense. this is one of the best books i have ever read. i usually read books that involve dragons and faries but i am glad i picked this book . the outsiders is a must read!

Reader reviewed by BAlverez

This book was so amazing! I think I'm in love with the character Ponyboy. He sounds so cute and like such a deep person. I think that many teen boys and girls would like this book.

Reader reviewed by Janet

this book was truly unforgettable. it is realistic in the way that although you are not in the situation that this book lets on, you can still relate to the events that happen. it captures your heart, and when you think that this is actually the life of real people out there, you appreciate it so much more. The Outsiders pulled me into the world of a smart and unfortunate boy, and his views on everything from murders and girls to sunsets and losing someone you care about. i can go on and on about this book, and why it is my all-time favorite. this is a story and a message, and it shows us how much we take for granted. it changed me for the better, and i hope everyone out there reads it and that they see what can only S. E. Hinton can show.

Reader reviewed by Saba

The Outsiders is one of those "classics" that stay with you long after you have read it. I really mean this - you really can't forget it.

In a convincing and honest style, SE Hinton tells the tale [in first-person] of Ponyboy, and member of the local gangster group, the greasers, and they verse their enemies, the Socs, the west-side rich kids.

The plot runs its course, with its multiple deaths and honest, sometimes slightly poetic, and simple detail and leaves you with a slightly wearied, hopeful aftertaste that at least the boys will move on.

I loved this book because of its unforgettable plot, a plot that makes you ponder about the world. You should really read it.

Reader reviewed by Justine

At first, when I had to read this for class, I was like, no way will I read this. This is about gangs from the '60s. ew. Well, boy was I wrong. This was beautifully written and I did cry at the end. A must read for guys and girls. Trust me girls, it is worth the read.

Reader reviewed by Johnny Cade

I read this book expecting a boring story of a adolescent like me who gets into fites and stuff. i was totally wrong when i finished the book i slapped my self for thinking it would suck. i really admire these guys there tuff and tough. i really wish i could meet s.e. hinton. i can really relate to ponyboy even though he/she (ponyboy is actually a girl but is a boy in the book) is 14 and im 11. i feel srry for em. this boook is a must read it will maybe make u cry i guess this is one of those golden books you have to have and preserve forever. im makin my copy a airloom. now thanks to hintons books im inspired to write my own. ok well thanks for readin

Reader reviewed by Ruby



I'm sorry but not one of the greatest books i have ever read. I know how people feel when they see someone dislike a book when they just loved it! But i just didn't get into it. I understood it, plus I'm not into those books where people get beat up, for who they are.

Reader reviewed by Crystal

Great book! It keeps your interest throughout the entire book! Its about a gang of boys struggling in a terrible neighborhood where theres always fighting, people dying, and everything worse! Read this book, You'll thank me. Even though you dont know me. And if you do.. thats kinda creeeeepy!