I wanted to remain objective as much as possible as I read. This is one of the books required to read for my YA Literature class this semester. I always thought that this book was about aliens and in a way it is. It is about being alienated in a world where it has already deems you who you are by how much you have.

I didn't expect to cry at all, but the last couple of paragraphs broke me. From Johnny's letter to Ponyboy's determination to tell his story.

I can definitely see why this book is beloved (aside from all the ugly bit from the author's character as of late). It is truly a timeless story about a boy and his journey to discovery what it means to be you no matter what society has already painted you to be.