Literary FictionYoung Adult
In 1960s Tulsa, orphaned teen Ponyboy Curtis belongs to the poor 'greasers' clashing with rich 'socs' in brutal gang rivalries.
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In 1960s Tulsa, orphaned teen Ponyboy Curtis belongs to the poor 'greasers' clashing with rich 'socs' in brutal gang rivalries.
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According to Ponyboy, there are two kinds of people in the world: greasers and socs. A soc (short for "social") has money, can get away with just about anything, and has an attitude longer than a limousine. A greaser, on the other hand, always lives on the outside and needs to watch his back.Ponyboy is a greaser, and he's always been proud of it, even willing to rumble against a gang of socs for the sake of his fellow greasers--until one terrible night when his friend Johnny kills a soc. The...
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Romance & sex
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Mild innuendos and references to teen romance; no explicit scenes.
Violence & gore
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Frequent gang fights with beatings and stabbings; a murder scene and injuries from fire.
Profanity
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Moderate use of profanity, slurs, and strong language throughout.
Substance use
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Underage smoking and drinking among teens; portrayed as part of tough life, not glamorized.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ representation.
Religious content
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Brief reflections on faith in response to death and loss.
Magic & witchcraft
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No witchcraft or occult elements.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Central focus on class prejudice, social division, and inequality between rich and poor.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide depicted.
Abuse & suffering
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Orphaned teens face poverty, neglect, and emotional hardship from family loss and violence.
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