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ringofkeyz's Reviews (147)
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
a great cozy read for someone who loves coffee, books, and writing (aka me)
"Didn't I already tell you? Write honestly. Write with effort. With honestly, and sincerity. Then whatever comes out of it will be properly written."
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
went on a little longer than it needed to and the switching between timelines and characters gave me a little bit of whiplash around the 75% mark, but the writing was strong, the characters were all fleshed out and compelling, and the mystery kept me intrigued the entire novel.
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
the story itself is good, but I think the style of storytelling just isn't one I can get into. the prose was lovely though!
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
every time I exited a movie theatre after reading this book in grade 7, I would always think of this book's opening line.
you can tell that S. E. Hinton wrote this at age 16 - the writing is repetitive at times, the themes are too spoon fed to the reader in scenes, and some moments fall flat - but regardless of that fact, this book stays with me because of it's heart. you can't help but keep reading, hoping that every thing works out for Ponyboy and Johnny, even though nothing in real life comes that easy. the bonds of brotherhood (both by blood and by choice) that is central to this novel is its strength and its why I love this story so much.
stay gold <3
you can tell that S. E. Hinton wrote this at age 16 - the writing is repetitive at times, the themes are too spoon fed to the reader in scenes, and some moments fall flat - but regardless of that fact, this book stays with me because of it's heart. you can't help but keep reading, hoping that every thing works out for Ponyboy and Johnny, even though nothing in real life comes that easy. the bonds of brotherhood (both by blood and by choice) that is central to this novel is its strength and its why I love this story so much.
stay gold <3
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
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challenging
dark
informative
medium-paced
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Torture, Violence, Murder, War
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
a masterful work on the importance of community and the failings of our municipal government to provide adequate support for marginalized and low-income families and individuals.
i love my city, but it is not without it's faults (there are MANY) and Hernandez does an incredible job pulling back the curtain on this reality that many people in our city would rather ignore. poignant, raw, and emotional with regard to both the triumphs and tragedies woven throughout the story.
highly recommend this book. read canadian.
i love my city, but it is not without it's faults (there are MANY) and Hernandez does an incredible job pulling back the curtain on this reality that many people in our city would rather ignore. poignant, raw, and emotional with regard to both the triumphs and tragedies woven throughout the story.
highly recommend this book. read canadian.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Racial slurs, Classism