Summary of this Book... | ||
There are two types of teens in the city: Greasers, named for the grease they lather in their hair, and Socs, short for 'Socials'. The Greasers are vulgar and overly-emotional; the Socs are violent and wealthy. Ponyboy Curtis is a Greaser, living with his two brothers, Darry and Soda, as their parents died years before. They struggle to survive along with their fellow Greasers in constant battle with the Socs. | ||
This type of Book is good for... | ||
Any teen who is torn about their identity should read this book. The Greasers feel too much, the Socs feel too little. All teens feel divided between emotions and carelessness. | ||
I especially liked... | ||
I liked the way the book was full of emotional action. The physical imparted on the emotional significantly--much more so than what is visible to outsiders. | ||
When I finished reading this Book I wanted to... | ||
I was inspired to write an essay about my own 'insiders', the partitions between my own over-emotions and under-emotions. | ||
This Book made me feel... | ||
Reality takes a better form after reading this book. Sadly, nothing gold can stay. | ||
The author of this Book... | ||
This book was written on the authors own experiences. | ||
I recommend this Book because... | ||
Everyone needs to be reminded about the truths of life. | ||
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