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Tex

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I read this and the other S.E. Hinton staple books ("The Outsiders," "That Was Then, This is Now," and "Rumble Fish") repeatably as a teenager. This is one of the few Hinton books that will not seem as dated as others, as it is set in more of a country setting rather than city.

Of all of Hinton's protagonists, Tex is by far the most innocent and sweet, even referred to as Bambi by another character. More remarkably, Tex comes out of this book retaining that sweetness while coming to terms with a less than innocent discovery. Simply put, he a good boy repeatedly in the wrong time at the wrong place. He loves his horse and resents it bitterly when his older brother is forced to sell it in order for them to survive. They have an absentee father riding the rodeo circuit, and Tex's older brother has been forced to give up a basketball scholarship to attend to Tex's upbringing. As the book continues, his brother becomes increasingly frustrated and even violent, moreso than circumstances would call for. It is only when their father returns home, resulting in an argument between father and older brother, that a haunting secret comes out, causing Tex to run away.

Per his character, he runs to the wrong place at the wrong time, the city and an old friend of his brother who has built a life dealing drugs. The already upset Tex unwittingly arrives at a drug-deal gone bad, getting shot in the process. The shooting ironically causes a healing for his family, and an acceptance of the truth. The whole family learns to look past it and move on, growing.

Sharp-eyed readers will be able to find out what happened to Mark from "That Was Then, This is Now," as well as his particular relationship to Tex, unbeknownst to all.

I intend to give this to my son soon, for its lessons of blood being thicker than water, the dangers of drugs, and the inevitableness of growing up.

This is a great book. This story centers around Tex, a fifteen year-old boy who lives with his eighteen year-old brother on their father's ranch out west. Tex wonders everyday when his father will return. Later in the story, Tex learns that there are two kinds of people, those going, and those staying. In the end of the story, Tex learns that even life with his brother is better than life on the streets.
This book is set apart by its complex and colorful characters. The book is written with dialogue that sounds like any small town in the American West. The plot takes several intriguing twists, making for a very engrossing story.

In this book, there is a kid named Texas, and he is fifteen. At the beginning of the story, everything is going his way. Later it all started to go downhill; everything went wrong. Texas and his older brother Mason were running out of money. Things just keep getting worse.
I really liked this book. There was lots of action throughout the whole book. I got really confused a few times in the book, and I would have to go back and reread the part a few times so that I knew what was going on. I think that it takes a few chapters to get into the story so if you're like that, don't give up on it. Trust me, the book gets really good. After the first couple of chapters, I just couldn't put it down! I recommend this book to anybody that likes to read.

After Rumble Fish, S.E Hinton took a nine-year break from writing and got married, and gave birth to her son, David. After those nine years, she came back into the Young Adult scene with a vengeance; this time in the form of a sweet fifteen year old cowboy named Tex McCormick. Like The Outsiders, That Was Then, and Rumble Fish, Tex has the overall theme of a teenage boy growing up, but what makes this one different is the amazingly matured style of writing the author has developed. S.E Hinton was surprisingly able to change her usual downtown setting into the country in a vivid and realistic way. Though it was mildly refered to in her previous writings, this is the first of Susan's novels to openly portray sex as one of many ponderings and reflections in Tex's typical teenage mind. Another change is the style of character she uses. Tex McCormick is different from Rusty James, Ponyboy, Bryon, and Mark- he's definitely not as tough, and doesn't smoke regularly (although he says he wants "to get around to it sometime"). I had to give it four stars because of the lack of storyline in the book. There's isn't really a solid foundation to it, but it is made up simply by the innocent way Tex describes what he sees, feels and does. I loved reading about the way he described falling in love for the first time with Jamie. Overall this was an awesome book, not really a drama but a more or less a smart-witted, adorable, and extremely humorous tale of a boy who looks at life and its troubles through rose-colored glasses.

The book Tex, by S. H. Hinton, is an interesting book about a teenage boy whose life is full of complication. He is easy going, careless, and believes everything would be perfect if his brother would stop complaining about their father. Throughout the book, Tex and his older brother Mason face many obstacles and problems. Many of the two brothers' problems are due to the absence and influence of their father. He has been gone for over five months. His brother, Mason, takes care of Tex, and serves as the authority figure and role model of the home while their father is gone. Tex loves his brother very much, but does not understand why he wants to leave.

Throughout the story, S. E. Hinton does an extraordinary job of making his audience feel exactly what the characters in the story are. As the characters go through the story they feel many different things. Some of these feelings include love, hate, and lots of confusion. He does an interesting job of helping the readers to understand what is going on inside the mind of the fifteen-year-old. He moves each character through the story in such a way that it makes the reader not want to put down the book. The story is filled with much emotion as Tex and his brother face their many problems.

Tex's problems begin as soon as his brother sells his horse. Then, only after a hitchhiker kidnaps them, do the brothers begin to really pull together. This life threatening ordeal brings them closer to each other. Along with an interesting storyline, S. E. Hinton does a wonderful job of helping the reader to understand what is going on. With many twists and turns, the storyline becomes clear and the book becomes more intriguing to read.

This is a great book for young readers who do not want to read a lengthy book, but one that delivers much feeling and emotion.

Tex, by S.E. Hinton, is a fascinating book about a young teenager who overcomes many obstacles. During his adolescent life, Tex faces many complications due to his father's negligence and influence from his friends. His older brother, Mason, who serves as an effective role model and father figure, raises Tex during his father's absence. Tex admires his older brother for his competence and ability to achieve his goals.

S.E. Hinton's writing makes Tex seem so real and practically brings the character to life. The story line keeps the reader continuously engaged as Tex deals with changes around him and struggles to keep his life together. The trials and tribulations of Tex's life started with him giving up his horse leading all the way to a life-threatening situation when a hitchhiker kidnaps Tex and Mason and Mason's life is put on the line. Nevertheless, they manage to pull through and save themselves.

The story line goes into the mind of a fifteen-year-old, providing the reader with an insight of how a typical fifteen-year-old might think. S.E. Hinton's way of writing often involves a main character who deals with everything without a guiding force such as a parent. A similar theme exists in S.E. Hinton's first book, The Outsiders, which involves a group of youngsters that face dangerous situations without an authority figure directly present. Overall this book is great for everyone to read, especially for young adults. The reader remains drawn to the book as the plot thickens and the story line unfolds.

This was indeed a commendable and exciting novel. The minute I started reading it, I couldn't stop. The description of Tex, the main character, draws you into the book and makes you feel like you know Tex personally. This book constantly changes your opinion of all the characters. At one point you're supporting Tex when Mason, his older brother, sells Negrito. Then, unexpectedly, you're against Tex when he starts to date his best friend's sister. This is a story of true love between brothers and how they cope with a poor relationship with their father and each other. I really enjoyed this book and recommend it to any potential readers. This is truly an extremely well written book.

Though "The Outsiders" was the first book of S.E. Hinton's that I read, "Tex" remains (along with Kerouac's "On the Road") my favorite novel of all time. There is simplicity here--you believe Tex's soft-headedness by his inner perceptions. In a style slightly comparable to Laura Ingalls Wilder, Hinton delivers a version of life in the country--and this is its greatest appeal, the thing that makes a reader curl up in bed with it night after night, disappearing again into the open sunny farmlands of Oklahoma. More than any other novel, "Tex" delivers the age-old teen truth--that everything will change, even if you won't. Change is everything to teens, and this is their Book of Lesson. I took this book to college, and its message of accepting change was, for obvious reasons, a coming-of-age comfort. I hope teens across the globe share in the heart of "Tex".

This book has got to be my all time greatest book by my all time greatest author, S.E. Hinton. You must read this book, it is about a boy named Texas and the only thing that follows him is trouble. Being a trouble maker doesn't help him either. His troubles first begin when his brother sells his horse for money to pay the bills, because the Pa has run out on them and their mom is dead. This book is full of action and adventure. You will never get bored, every part is exciting and full of twists and shoking moments at every corner. The book is full of suspense and so much like real life. You've got to read this book, it is absolutely incredible.

I liked this book because of its storyline. It is more mature and realistic than other books. It is amazing by all the troubles Tex goes through and he manages to keep it together. Also the setting is a little strange. Tex is kind of a cowboy but there are cars and other things from the present. I found that unique.

Tex is living his normal life. When bills get too high, his brother, Mason, had to sell Tex's very close horse. Tex finds out and Mace and he get in a big fistfight. Throughout the school year Tex starts to like his best friend's sister, Jamie. When an old friend of Mason's drops by, things turn around. Lem, Mace's friend, starts dealing dope. After one of Mason's basketball games, Jamie and Tex get into a fight and don't talk to each other. While going to the city, Tex finds out Mason has ulcers. When they're on their way back they pick up a hitchhiker. While driving, the man pulls a gun on him but Tex outsmarts him. He rolls the truck into a ditch. Highway police gun down the criminal and Tex and Mace are on the news. After everyone saw what happened, Pop who had been gone for five months, finally calls them. He's going to come home tomorrow. Tex and Johnny get into trouble at school, and drama erupts. While Mace and Pop are arguing Tex finds out Pop isn't his real father. He runs away then Lem happens to see him and picks him up. Since Tex is confused he doesn't mind Lem bringing him to one of his drug deals. Tex tries to leave, but the other dealer pulls a gun on Tex. Tex has gone so much chaos; he just grabs the gun from the man. After the confrontation ended he and Lem leave. While driving in the car, Tex finds out the man had actually shot him. You have to read further to find out if Tex lives or will his story be done for good?

I think many readers would be interested in this book. Only young adults are able to because of the more mature content. The story is really just realistic fiction. It is mainly just how a teen tries to live his life with all the ups and downs he goes through. Also people who've read other pieces of Hinton's work such as The Outsiders would like this book as well. Horse lovers could also have a possible interest in this book because of Tex's relationship with his horse, Negrito, in the story.
Someone who has gone through various rough times can relate to Tex's feelings throughout the book. I thought it was very good writing by S.E Hinton. The detail put into the story was as though it was an autobiography but it wasn't about the author at all. I liked this book and if you read it I hope you will like it too.