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That Was Then, This Is Now

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Young Adult Fiction Classics Fiction

by S.E. Hinton

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3.89 (22.9K ratings)
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description 159 pages

That Was Then, This Is Now by S.E. Hinton holds a well received rating of 3.89 out of 5, based on 22.9K reader ratings. First published in 1971. The book spans 159 pages.

About That Was Then, This Is Now

Does growing up have to mean growing apart?Since childhood, Bryon and Mark have been as close as brothers. Now things are changing. Bryon's growing up, spending a lot of time with girls, and thinking seriously about who he wants to be. Mark still just lives for the thrill of the moment. The two are growing apart - until Bryon makes a shocking discovery about Mark. Then Bryon faces a terrible decision - one that will change both of their lives forever.

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Author S.E. Hinton
Published 1971
Pages 159
Genres Young Adult, Fiction, Classics, Fiction
Average Rating 3.89 / 5.00
Total Ratings 22,946

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3.9
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22.9K ratings
With a rating of 3.89, That Was Then, This Is Now is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.03, it performs below the genre benchmark.

How It Compares

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4.03
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is That Was Then, This Is Now?

That Was Then, This Is Now is categorized as Young Adult, Fiction, Classics, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Classics.

Is That Was Then, This Is Now worth reading?

Based on 22.9K reader ratings, That Was Then, This Is Now has an average score of 3.89 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."

How many pages is That Was Then, This Is Now?

That Was Then, This Is Now has 159 pages. It is a relatively quick read.

Who wrote That Was Then, This Is Now?

That Was Then, This Is Now was written by S.E. Hinton. It was first published in 1971.

What is the ISBN for That Was Then, This Is Now?

The ISBN-13 for That Was Then, This Is Now is 9780140389660.0.

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