The Outsiders
by S.E. Hinton
The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton holds a highly rated rating of 4.06 out of 5, based on 659.2K reader ratings. First published in 1967. The book spans 192 pages.
About The Outsiders
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 kinds of people in the world: greasers and socs. A soc (short for "social") has money, can get away with just about anything, and has an attitude longer than a limousine. A greaser, on the other hand, always lives on the outside and needs to watch his back. Ponyboy is a greaser, and he's always been proud of it, even willing to rumble against a gang of socs for the sake of his fellow greasers--until one terrible night when his friend Johnny kills a soc. The murder gets under Ponyboy's skin, causing his bifurcated world to crumble and teaching him that pain feels the same whether a soc or a greaser.Librarian note: This record is for one of the three editions published with different covers and with ISBN 0-140-38572-X / 978-0-14-038572-4. The records are for the 1988 cover (this record), the 1995 cover, and the 2008 cover which is also the current in-print cover.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | S.E. Hinton |
| Published | 1967 |
| Pages | 192 |
| Genres | Classics, Young Adult, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.06 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 659,248 |
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What genre is The Outsiders?
The Outsiders is categorized as Classics, Young Adult, Fiction, Historical Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is The Outsiders worth reading?
Based on 659.2K reader ratings, The Outsiders has an average score of 4.06 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is The Outsiders?
The Outsiders has 192 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote The Outsiders?
The Outsiders was written by S.E. Hinton. It was first published in 1967.
What is the ISBN for The Outsiders?
The ISBN-13 for The Outsiders is 9780140385720.0.
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