I remember reading it in highschool although I don't remember loving it as much as I do now. This is actually a recent re-read for me as I found an extremely battered copy in a donation of books last year & read it on a whim & fell in love with it. Unfortunately it was way too battered to actually keep (that former student had actually burnt their copy). Then wouldn't you know it? I found the copy I just finished reading in the Narrogin op shop last year (with the exact same cover I had!) with the name of, I'm assuming, a former NSHS student. Shame on you JR of P4 for getting rid of your copy of such an awesome book & thankyou at the same time lol!
Ponyboy, Sodapop (yes that is their real names) & Darry Curtis are greasers from the wrong side of town, constantly at war with the Socs, the law and society in general. One night after a good fight with Darry, Ponyboy runs away & gets tangled up in events that change him forever....
Did I say I love this book? Well, I do. It's one of those books that you love so much it's a bit hard to articulate what you love so much about it but I'll have a go.
The first thing that stands out about this book are the descriptions which are so vivid. The story is also really relatable. I'm pretty sure everyone could relate to it on one level or another. The story goes along at a cracking rate & the climax moments hit you right in the guts. The writing isn't exactly lyrical but its clear & straight to the point which is probably why teachers the world over are still putting this in the curriculum. Pony's narration makes it all the more real with his vulnerability as well. This is going on my favourites shelf for sure.Show moreShow less
Ponyboy, Sodapop (yes that is their real names) & Darry Curtis are greasers from the wrong side of town, constantly at war with the Socs, the law and society in general. One night after a good fight with Darry, Ponyboy runs away & gets tangled up in events that change him forever....
Did I say I love this book? Well, I do. It's one of those books that you love so much it's a bit hard to articulate what you love so much about it but I'll have a go.
The first thing that stands out about this book are the descriptions which are so vivid. The story is also really relatable. I'm pretty sure everyone could relate to it on one level or another. The story goes along at a cracking rate & the climax moments hit you right in the guts. The writing isn't exactly lyrical but its clear & straight to the point which is probably why teachers the world over are still putting this in the curriculum. Pony's narration makes it all the more real with his vulnerability as well. This is going on my favourites shelf for sure. Show more Show less