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iamlorna's review
5.0
I love how this story began and ended. Started with a lot of unfair ornery situations and characters. Then the story worked the situations and characters into humble wiser understanding. Brightens me that much more on the inside.
hopegirl0727's review against another edition
4.0
Another excellent chapter of the Logan family saga. I liked this one because it gave more backstory into the life of Big Ma and Paul Edward, as well as the relationship the Logans had with the Simmses. That shed a lot of light on events in Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry. HOWEVER, because the main plot point is a very contentious conflict between a black family and a white family, the white family uses A LOT of racial slurs. I mean, yeah, it's supposed to make me uncomfortable because it's not okay to use, but like damn. Not totally sure I'll recommend this one to my kiddos. Also don't know if I can stop some of them -- they're really into this series this year.
severuspls's review against another edition
5.0
Mildred D. Taylor is an exceptional writer. The way she crafts her stories, she's able to get across everything she wants to say through the character's actions and reactions to events, all show no tell. It's brilliantly done. She doesn't rely on any theory, or awareness of popular discourse in the reader, her stories stand on their own.
s0phia__19's review against another edition
4.0
Love this book. I read it for black history month at school. I don't always like books that I have to read. But this one was amazing.
I love Mildred D Taylor and plan to read her other books.
I love Mildred D Taylor and plan to read her other books.
marzipanbabies's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
aliciamae's review against another edition
4.0
Thought-provoking, and packs a serious punch in a few short pages. I'm enjoying my chronological trip through the Logan family stories. Up next is Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry, which is the only one I actually remember reading growing up.