The Outsiders Book Review

The Outsiders
Author: S.E. Hinton
Genre: Drama
Age: Young Adult

This book, first published in 1967, has become a classic for teens across the nation. S.E. Hinton successfully shows how stereotypes and cliques can permanently alter and greatly affect people's lives.
The book focuses on Ponyboy, who has been labeled all his life as a 'greaser'. The greaser's opposing group is the 'socs', kids who have lots of money and can break any rules without getting in trouble. As the novel develops, S.E. Hinton allows the reader to see exactly how these labels affect teens in both the greaser and the soc group.

If you've ever watched the movie The Outsiders, this story may sound familiar, as the movie was based on the book. S.E. Hinton worked with director Francis Coppola and talented actors such as Tom Cruise, Patrick Swayze, Rob Lowe, and Matt Dillon to adapt the story into a movie. If you liked the movie, you'll probably really love the book. The Outsiders gives teens a look into life in the '50s and '60s, offering timeless lessons that still apply to today's youth.