“In Tex, the raw energy for which Hinton has justifiably reaped praise has not been tamed—it’s been cultivated, and the re...
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Jan 06, 2011
Humberto Cnca
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The book Tex was an incredible book. It has a mix of everything. From drugs and fights to love and family problems you'd be amazed at how much one person faces in his teen years of life. This book involved the characters Tex, Mace, Lem, Pop, Jonny, Jamie, and Cole. The plot was about Tex and him going through his 14th year. Tex starts learning things about his life and other friends like Jonny, Lem, and Jammie. He discovers a few things that his brother Mace and his Pop never wanted him to k
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Feb 06, 2012
Jacki
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I found the writing wooden and the characters flat. The big family surprise at the end isn't much of a shocker to anyone who reads YA fiction, although perhaps it was more scandalous in '79 when this book came out.
This book depressed me, and not because of all the depressing plot points. No, this book depressed me because the hero is going nowhere in life and isn't going to do a thing about it but continue to act up in class and possibly knock some girl up before he gets out of high More...
This book depressed me, and not because of all the depressing plot points. No, this book depressed me because the hero is going nowhere in life and isn't going to do a thing about it but continue to act up in class and possibly knock some girl up before he gets out of high More...
Sep 25, 2011
A.m.
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Jan 03, 2012
jess
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I picked this up when I breezed through the YAF section of the library looking for easy books to hit my 2011 reading goal. (I was successful, by the way, thanks to Tex.) I've read The Outsiders, and I grew up in Oklahoma, but I have never really gotten into S.E. Hinton's body of work. I think that should probably change, though. There is something about her teenage boys that really speaks to my heart. Anyway, if you emotionally respond to the rough and tumble hardships and adventures of handsome
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Oct 17, 2011
04taylorr
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Tex was a happy, attractive, tall, handsome, teenager who loved to ride horses. Mason Tex's brother was a basketball player and provided for them. Johnny spoiled teenager also Tex's best friend. Jamie was the girl who Tex had a crush on.
Tex's father has been gone for a long time and "forgot" to send money home to take care of Tex and Mason. Mason has to sell Tex's horse Negrito because he needs the money to take care of them and he knows the horses would have died over More...
Tex's father has been gone for a long time and "forgot" to send money home to take care of Tex and Mason. Mason has to sell Tex's horse Negrito because he needs the money to take care of them and he knows the horses would have died over More...
Feb 26, 2011
Jacki
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S.E. Hinton might be my favorite Young Adult author. Her books definitely share commonalities in style and character, but they're always gripping to the end and full of terrifying emotions. This book was different from the ones I've read before in that it took place outside the city. But the characters were set up in a similar fashion--poor and nearly parentless. This one didn't have a clear plot, but like Rumble Fish, it followed a series of events that mounted on each other to deliver a crash
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Apr 09, 2011
Leane
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Good book, I love Tex's personality and Hinton's writing style. Perfect coming-of-age story. This is about a teenage boy, Tex, living with his basketball star brother Mason while their father is riding on the rodeo circuit and working, the point being that he is nonexistent and Mason must care for Tex. Tex gets into a ton of trouble, but you can't help but love him. His love interest, Jamie, is one of my favorite characters. She acts so tough and sure of herself, but she's still real, espec
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Feb 19, 2011
Sara
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The positive: The character of Tex is convincing, and I (as usual) fell in love with Hinton's older brother character. The setting was effective, and many of the side characters made sense.
The negative: Hinton does this thing where the plot is very meandering, and in this book I didn't see a through-line at all, which would have been fine if there had been more substance to it. I didn't care for the treatment of Jamie Collins, although she did make me laugh a couple of times. The co More...
The negative: Hinton does this thing where the plot is very meandering, and in this book I didn't see a through-line at all, which would have been fine if there had been more substance to it. I didn't care for the treatment of Jamie Collins, although she did make me laugh a couple of times. The co More...
Jan 06, 2011
Conor
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Tex
S.E. Hinton
212 pages
Copyright 1979
Dell Laurel-Leaf an imprint of Random House Children's Books
S.E. Hinton
212 pages
Copyright 1979
Dell Laurel-Leaf an imprint of Random House Children's Books
Tex, short for Texas, is a reckless, in the moment kind of guy. Nothing bothers him, even when his father hasn't shown up for five months, and his older brother Mason (Mace) is becoming the sole provider for family income. Tex lives in the moment, he's innocent (for a teenager living in a ghetto), eager, and mischievous. The future is something distant for him, More...
Jan 06, 2011
Keira
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Absolutely amazing! If The Outsiders didn't exist, this book would be the love of my life. As it is, it's in a very VERY close second, lol. And, don't take my following review for it, because I write abysmal reviews. This book is INCREDIBLE.
Tex (the character) is the type of person you can see yourself in. Everyone has a little Tex in them somewhere. He's a young teenage boy living out in the middle of some small Oklahoma town with his 17 year old brother, and who's dad travels with More...
Tex (the character) is the type of person you can see yourself in. Everyone has a little Tex in them somewhere. He's a young teenage boy living out in the middle of some small Oklahoma town with his 17 year old brother, and who's dad travels with More...
Dec 16, 2011
Jacobn
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Susan Hinton is a very talented writer in my opinion. Expecially considering how young she was when she wrote her books(16 years old). This book, Tex, was an enjoyable book. In this book Tex definaltey learned a lot of lessons about life. He also matured very quickly in a sence. He matured in one way by starting to fall in love fore real. Nothing like what you did when you wre a kid. To top it off, Tex as a good book that taught good life lessons.
Oct 26, 2011
Dani
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This was a pretty good book that had a few slow parts, but also some very exciting ones. This book is about a kid who lives a bit of a poor life, but is fairly happy. He lives with his older brother because his father has not been home in months. This book goes through a rather hard part of his life and really shows how things were back in the days when there were a lot of gangs and fights.
May 06, 2011
Stephanie
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This is about a 15 year old boy named Tex. He has an older brother, Mason, that hardly talks to him anymore or isn't that "fun" anymore. ANYWAYS, Mason sells Tex's horse, Negrito for money. Tex gets angry because that horse was like his best friend. Tex and Mason gets into an argument. Then that argument turns into a fight where Mason beats Tex up for not shutting up. For a while, Tex doesn't talk to Mason no matter how he apologizes to him. Tex starts to hang out with Johnny, his best
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Jan 06, 2011
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Just like The Outsiders and That was then this is now, Tex is very good! S.E. Hinton is always able to capture my interest and keep my eyes in the book. The Outsiders still remains my favorite but I suggest you read Tex, Bassically like all her other books Tex revolves around Boys,Horses, and fights. After reading this book I am going to watch the movie , which I have a feeling won't disappoint me, The thing I like most about S.E. Hinton books is how she is always able to capture my interest and
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Dec 31, 2011
Johnp
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Another fall-off-a-cliff book, where the plot plods along until some gigantic catastrophy occurs and disrupts everything.
Tex is an interesting character, with a bizarre older brother and even odder father.
Hold on to your hats when you get to the shocker - you'll have to wait until close to the end...!
Tex is an interesting character, with a bizarre older brother and even odder father.
Hold on to your hats when you get to the shocker - you'll have to wait until close to the end...!
Apr 09, 2011
Genesis
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Tex and his brother, Mason, are on their own while their dad is off on the rodeo circuit. Tex is mostly just fooling around through life, but then a series of events causes him to reevaluate his life and the value of family. Very enjoyable story that combines adventure, young love and is very realistic.
May 12, 2010
Kimberly
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One of favorite S.E Hinton books. A great book about being in those adolescent years of change, brotherly bonds, and family. There was a very believable and exciting plot twist. So good, I've read this books three times!
Jul 05, 2011
Jill
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This is one of my favourite books ever.
I loved the story and how the brothes grew closer in the end.
I felt sorry for Mace more so than Tex.
This is another story I have read more than once.
I loved the story and how the brothes grew closer in the end.
I felt sorry for Mace more so than Tex.
This is another story I have read more than once.
Jun 17, 2011
Kristin
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I'm not going to lie, I really wasn't into this story until the last two chapters, where it really picked up. Lots of drama and twists and unexpected action. I wish she had started the climax earlier in the book.
Jul 28, 2011
It's no "Outsiders," but "Tex" is still a charming story. It's probably tied with "That Was Then, This Is Now" for my second-favorite S.E. Hinton book. I love how real she is.
Jan 20, 2011
Claudia
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This is a very good book it's about a boy and how he goes through life without his dad. It's also about how hard life can be if you do not have a lot of money. The main character loves his horse, but because he does not have any money, he must sell it. This is only one example of how his life is affected by money, or lack of it.
Mar 14, 2011
Mary
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A well-told story with great characters. You can tell it was written in the '70s, though, when a bunch of drunk teenagers get into a car and make it home without incident.
Jan 06, 2011
Brandon
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I keep seeing The Outsiders at the book fair, so I decided to read the other S.E. Hinton book we have in our library - Tex. I don't think I ever saw the movie, but I remember the VHS box with Matt Dillon on it. Ofcourse, he also did Outsiders and Rumble Fish from Hinton. They must have been the Tim Burton & Johnny Depp of the early 1980's.
Tex is written in a sililar vein to The Outsiders. If you liked that style, you will probably like Tex. Tex is a kid who has an older b More...
Tex is written in a sililar vein to The Outsiders. If you liked that style, you will probably like Tex. Tex is a kid who has an older b More...
Jan 06, 2011
Maggie
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It's official: I love brother stories. The bond between Mason and Tex felt so real and sweet without going overboard. It's weird to even call it sweet since at one point Mason beats the crap out of Tex and they're usually at odds with each other, but you can still feel the love. I thought the twist at the end was kind of contrived, but it didn't really take away from the story.
One of the best parts of this book is the tie-in to That Was Then, This Is Now. I love it when characters fr More...
One of the best parts of this book is the tie-in to That Was Then, This Is Now. I love it when characters fr More...
Aug 03, 2011
Val
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Read this in one night at my friend's place. I owned The Outsiders and she had Tex so we traded for the night and stayed up finishing them.
Apr 15, 2011
Jesska
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Another awesome book by S.E. Hinton featuring a young greaser who has poetry in his heart, and totally reminds you of Matt Dillon.
Jan 30, 2011
Bailey
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oh this book was amazing!!!! i loved all the characters and loved the story line!!! S. E. Hinton has done well with another classic
Jan 06, 2011
I thought that this book was great. It had a lot of action and it was suspenceful. Its about a boy named Tex, who loves his horse, Negrito, and Johnny Cullins's little sister, Jamie. When Tex and his brother, Mason are in dept, they go to extreme measures and Mason sells Negrito. With Negrito gone, Tex's world gets turned upside down
Like I said in the first paragraph, this book was great. I had troubles putting it down and I think everyone should read this book at least once. It was More...
Like I said in the first paragraph, this book was great. I had troubles putting it down and I think everyone should read this book at least once. It was More...
