by S.E. Hinton
I am in a bit of a quandary about how to rate this YA novella, I may still bump it up to 4★,because the ending had such a terrific impact on me.
But a lot of the book (dare I say it) dragged for me – although, of course it was a very sad story.
Three brothers are orphaned young. The eldest, Darry, has given up on his dreams & is working hard, desperately trying to keep what is left of the family together.
This book is told through the eyes of the youngest, Ponyboy (yes that is his name) & it is pretty much unrelentingly depressing & bleak.
The exception is the joy Ponyboy takes in little things like sunsets.
Finished my review & it is still feeling like 3.5★ I’m afraid.
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