Reviews

Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor

sydatwell's review against another edition

2.0

I wanted this book to be good, but the whole time I felt like I was reading the same scenario over and over again: Cassie wants to go with her brother. Her brother says no. Cassie says she’s going anyway. Her brother says okay. They see or get into something they shouldn’t. The end.

Honestly, one of the most burning books I’ve ever read.

beautyfullperla's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional informative reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

5.0

rebeccasarine's review against another edition

4.0

This is apart of our history that I want my children aware of. So many good dicussions came from this book. I read it aloud with my daughter. Struggle, hard choices, self respect, choosing friends, and dealing with racism/differences.

zasey's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

4.5

ashleywilliams0618's review against another edition

adventurous emotional tense medium-paced

4.0

llychu's review against another edition

4.0

usually i dont really like the books i read in school but reading this in sixth grade opened my eyes a lot fs
i cant summarize the whole book but the memory of reading this is so nostalgic and i remember liking it a lot so yur

kaylawayla's review against another edition

challenging emotional inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.0

I had to read it for a class but it was actually very interesting 

lanadelrat's review against another edition

emotional hopeful medium-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? Yes

4.25

protoman21's review against another edition

5.0

An important story told in beautiful language which rings true. A worthy choice for the Newbery from any year. This is definitely a story I hope to share with my children one day.

dotreadsbooks's review against another edition

5.0

This was so well written and absolutely heartbreaking. I’m glad this story is being told.