That Was Then, This Is Now

Books | Young Adult Fiction / Social Themes / Friendship

3.7

(2.1K)

S. E. Hinton

Another classic from the author of the internationally bestselling The OutsidersContinue celebrating 50 years of The Outsiders by reading this companion novel. That Was Then, This is Now is S. E. Hinton's moving portrait of the bond between best friends Bryon and Mark and the tensions that develop between them as they begin to grow up and grow apart. "A mature, disciplined novel which excites a response in the reader . . . Hard to forget."—The New York Times

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Author

S. E. Hinton

Pages

160

Publisher

Penguin

Published Date

2012-05-15

ISBN

1101642599 9781101642597

Ratings

Google: 4.5

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"Really makes you think about what you would do if you knew a loved one was harming other people in some way"

Olivia

"It was deep for sure, I personally believe that this book is better than the outsiders. 4.5/5!"

Madi

"It was so so good and I would definitely recommend to people who enjoy sadder books"

Elise Evers

"The ending is so sad 😭"

Nana

"Quick read, but kinda forgot everything that happened as soon as I finished it. That’s probably my fault though "

Hannah

"This book has left me speechless. It is beautifully written. I'm at a loss for words. One of the best books I've ever read. The emotions in the book and the emotions you feel are complex and it reflects the complexity of life and growing up."

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Elyzabeth Huff

"The ending felt short and was bittersweet. It made me face a certain truth. I can see how it's not for everyone, but I still enjoyed it."

Goose

"GOOD! ponyboy shows up briefly <3 kinda sad and has lots of drug related issues. more mature than the outsiders, but very good "

kaitlyn

"I loved this book so much! It’s kinda underground, but it talks about racism, relationships, family problems, and more. It’s a great book, I highly recommend :)"

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Robin Buckley

"A beautiful book truly. S.E Hinton’s other books are also very good but they don’t hold the same weight as The Outsiders does but as she puts it “ The Outsiders made you feel That was Then, This is now makes you think “. That I believe represents just what That was Then, This is Now is, it isn’t The Outsiders it is a book with many similarities but much more differences that makes the book impeccable. It tackles some harder to swallow topics but also has that youthful touch that Hinton is known for. It is truly a profound piece of art and no matter how much I can say about it, it will never be enough. "