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edesia_16's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Gun violence, Death, Blood, Child death, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Cursing, Injury/Injury detail, Suicidal thoughts, and Violence
Minor: Alcohol and Pregnancy
caughtbetweenpages's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This was my second time reading Long Way Down and hearing it straight from Jason Reynolds' mouth made the reading even more impactful. His cadence, the weight and importance he gave to each word, really drove home Will's grief, rage, indecision, and fear. I don't know that there will ever be a time that I read Will holding Shawn as he weeps and not end the scene in tears myself. God, and that ending! So ambiguous. On this reading, I found it hopeful.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death and Gun violence
Minor: Drug use and Suicidal thoughts
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