That Was Then, This Is Now

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two friends, who exchange love for hatred - Rated
This is a book about two boys who are best freinds, yet having grown up and lived together, are as close as brothers. This is a story of how they can go from being so close, to ending up with one hating the other. This is a tragic story of life in urban america in the 1960s-1970s, set against the backdrop of drugs being introduced to the teenage population; susan hinton's first book - outsiders, is a bout a time before drugs was a major issue, and rumbke fish set after 'that was then this is now' is about a time when "drugs killed the gangs". However, one common thing throughout these books continues, they have been written by a superb author, and express teenagers views of the world, which are easily missed in literature. This book is all about belonging, belonging to something bigger than yourself, belonging to a gang.

A real-life drama that any young adult can relate to. - Rated
This book is one of the few that made me want to read on & on. Me being 14 a book has to be interesting. There is a surprise in every chapter and some tragic events anyone can relate to. If you have read S.E. Hinton's books before I recommend this one.