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Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds

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dark emotional reflective tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

My favorite novel in verse so far. I loved the characters, and I can't wait to read more from this author.

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5.0

I waited for this on audio through OverDrive and I’m so glad that I did! This was creative and so glad his editor convinced him to do it in verse.

This book will stay with me for a long time and I can’t wait to share it with students.

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4.0

Quick short book

whydoihaveto's review against another edition

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dark reflective sad fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character

3.0

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4.25

read for class

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3.0

I read this book because I am a high school English teacher and had heard that this YA book would be a good one to recommend or read with students. The book is written in verse, with only a few words per page, so it was a quick one to get through. Presumably, students would be more inclined to read it because there isn't much to read. The book deals with the ramifications of gun violence in a family and community. It was mildly interesting. It is not overly graphic even though it deals with a violent topic. I may consider it using it in the classroom. I read a borrowed hard copy and gave it 3/5 stars on Goodreads.