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Krait
Sep 18, 2009 rated it really liked it
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The Outsiders explores concerns all teens experience. Violence, alcohol, social class differences, what it means to stand up for your mates, death, brotherhood, heroism and cowardliness, and more.

The language is harsh and realistic, but I sometimes struggle with the fact that at 14 years of age, Ponyboy is portrayed as so cynical, yet innocent and dreamy too.

The story is the classic coming of age theme that sees Ponyboy grasp the reality of life, while also realising that he can follow his dream
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