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pey333's review
dark
emotional
sad
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, and Mental illness
Moderate: Mass/school shootings
Minor: Violence and Injury/Injury detail
thecharnelraven's review
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mass/school shootings, Mental illness, and Gun violence
Minor: Injury/Injury detail
anniereads221's review
challenging
emotional
tense
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Gun violence, and Mass/school shootings
malka's review
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, and Mass/school shootings
tinylibrarianreading's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
5.0
This was a book that I just picked up from the new shelf at the public library and didn't really have any idea what it was about, other than a short line I saw on the cover flap saying "gun violence". I was blown away and this may be one of my favorite books for this year! I was also pleasantly surprised because the author is from Kansas, where I live, and the story itself has many common themes of the area and activities where I live. Overall though, this story dealt with a teen student that witnesses an act of gun violence and how he learns to handle his PTSD from it, how it forms his interests as a person and also his experiences with making new friends. Manuel realizes that taking photographs is a way for him to find an "anchor" when he is feeling anxiety and triggers about the incident he witnessed. Through his photography he meets two new friends, learns about Ag-Club and finds true friendship with those that help him through his dark times. I definitely recommend this as a must read for anyone mature enough to deal with the dark theme.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Mass/school shootings
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