Reviews tagging 'Murder'

A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park

10 reviews

pjv's review against another edition

challenging inspiring sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, War, Violence, Death, and Murder

gold_star_reader's review against another edition

emotional inspiring sad 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? N/A

4.5

A heart-rending story of a young boy's survival during the Second Sudan Civil War. And to learn that this was based on Salva's real experiences is so sad. There are some very tough depictions of violence and death, but a heartpounding account of survival. A great read for middle grade. Can be pared with When Stars Are Scattered or I Will Always Write Back.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Gun violence, Grief, Racism, War, Xenophobia, Violence, Physical abuse, Murder, and Death

Minor: Abandonment

parasolcrafter's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

this was a really good book that educated me in something i knew nothing about going into it. it was very sad at times and my heart ached (and still does) for salva, and i wish him nothing but the best with his foundation!!!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Blood, Gun violence, War, Death, Violence, Genocide, Child death, and Death of parent

kathrynhofmann's review against another edition

adventurous challenging informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Vomit, Murder, Gun violence, War, Injury/Injury detail, Genocide, and Deportation

mollykfinn's review against another edition

adventurous informative inspiring sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: War, Gun violence, and Murder

Minor: Religious bigotry and Child death

jad377's review against another edition

challenging emotional informative inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

4.5

Great- based on a true story tale about The Lost Boys of Sudan, life struggling to find & collect water every day, surviving in a war torn country & the struggles of a conflict filled country in turmoil. A very inspiring & hopeful tale, too. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, War, and Death

Moderate: Abandonment, Confinement, Genocide, Child death, Grief, Gun violence, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, and Medical trauma

kendraparker82's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder and War

Moderate: Child death

ms_sarah621's review against another edition

emotional sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Violence, War, Death, Gun violence, Mass/school shootings, and Murder

lollipopkenny123's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

2.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Violence, War, and Death

annie_m_12's review against another edition

challenging emotional informative fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, and Violence

Moderate: Blood