Ready Reference Treatise: That Was Then, This Is Now

“That Was Then, This Is Now” by S. E. Hinton was first published in 1971. It is a coming-of-age young adult novel. The novel revolves around the relationship between Mark and Bryon. They are just like brothers to each other, however, as the time progresses, their relationship begins to change quite rapidly.

The book has also been adapted into a very successful movie. The title of the novel is highly noticeable. It has been derived from one of the most significant lines of the novel.

The novel is set in the same world as the earlier novel “The Outsiders.” The novel “The Outsiders” had been published in 1967. The present novel is also set in the same universe. However, the year is 1975.

Ready Reference Treatise: That Was Then, This Is Now
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Chapter One: Introduction
Chapter Two: Plot Overview
Chapter Three: Major Characters
Chapter Four: Complete Summary
Chapter Five: Critical Analysis