I started to read it late Saturday night, as a bid to summon sleep. I ended up staying awake later than I have in weeks to finish it. I can't quite believe that I made it through 22 years and the full gamut of American education without ever reading The Outsiders. It was short, simple, occasionally wrenching but sweet. I know that S. E. Hinton's well-drawn characters and relatable but not heavy-handed message will become part of my lexicon, as other beloved books have.
Best of all, I felt a glowing pride that I think I- we- have "stayed gold," as Ponyboy's friend admonishes towards the end of the novel. It may sound cheesy and trite, but- we watch sunsets. I hope we always will.
I know others must have read The Outsiders, maybe years ago (I liked the book now, but I think I would have found it really timely had I read it at 17). What characters do you love? Which parts do you hate? Who, in the end, was truly gallant?
Stay gold,
LC
Best of all, I felt a glowing pride that I think I- we- have "stayed gold," as Ponyboy's friend admonishes towards the end of the novel. It may sound cheesy and trite, but- we watch sunsets. I hope we always will.
I know others must have read The Outsiders, maybe years ago (I liked the book now, but I think I would have found it really timely had I read it at 17). What characters do you love? Which parts do you hate? Who, in the end, was truly gallant?
Stay gold,
LC
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