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Rumble Fish

Rumble Fish

Literary FictionYoung Adult
Pages
135
Published
1975
Language
English

Synopsis

In a tough neighborhood, a junior high school boy looks up to his older brother, the coolest and most formidable figure around. He longs to emulate his brother's reputation and strength. This story explores the complexities of brotherhood and the desire to fit in within a challenging urban environment.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

GrittyMelancholicThought-Provoking
Coming of AgeFamily Saga

Genres

Literary Fiction Young Adult

About the author

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S. E. Hinton

Susan Eloise Hinton published her first book, The Outsiders, at the age of 17. Her publisher suggested she publish under her initials instead of her feminine so that book reviewers would not dismiss the novel because its author was female, and she continued to publish using her initials because of the success of her first book and because she did not want to be famous. In 1979, Hinton was the first recipient of the Margaret Edwards Award, presented by the Young Adult Library Services Associ...

Characters

Motorcycle BoySupporting
All characters in Rumble Fish

Frequently asked questions

  • Is there a movie adaptation of Rumble Fish?

    Yes, Francis Ford Coppola directed a film adaptation of Rumble Fish, released in 1983. S. E. Hinton co-wrote the screenplay with Coppola.

  • How does Rumble Fish connect to S. E. Hinton's other books?

    Rumble Fish shares a similar setting and thematic focus on troubled youth and gang culture with Hinton's earlier works like The Outsiders. It explores the internal struggles of its characters with a slightly more experimental narrative style.