The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton

The Outsiders

S.E. Hinton

218 pages first pub 1967 (editions)

fiction classics young adult adventurous emotional sad fast-paced
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The Outsiders is about two weeks in the life of a 14-year-old boy. The novel tells the story of Ponyboy Curtis and his struggles with right and wrong in a society in which he believes that he is an outsider. According to Ponyboy, there are two kin...

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Moods

emotional 85%
sad 61%
adventurous 48%
reflective 45%
tense 33%
dark 32%
hopeful 24%
inspiring 24%
challenging 18%
funny 14%
lighthearted 5%
mysterious 3%
informative 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 54%
medium 42%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Character: 44% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 51% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 9% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.05

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