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3.87 AVERAGE
3.87 AVERAGE
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
I read this book for school, and it was a great one. I love Mildred Taylor's style of writing, and it seems very believable. When an event happens, it is almost as if you are there, with the Logans. The descriptions in the book are so vivid. To me, the words were a little difficult, but that is what a dictionary is for! I would certainly recommend this book to any middle school-er. This content is probably too much for elementary school level, especially all the things whites did to the blacks, at that time period.
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, Violence
challenging
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
The fact that I remember anything about this book 12 years after I read it, means it must've been a fantastic or at least impactful book.
This was a tough one to share with Isaac. We had many talks about our history and how things have changed and how they're the same.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
"Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry" by Mildred D. Taylor is an amazing read that captures the struggles of the Logan family during the Great Depression. Cassie Logan, the main character, is such an inspiring girl! I love how she stands up to Lillian Jean and doesn’t let anyone bully her. Plus, the way she and her brothers prank the school bus is so clever and shows how they stick together against unfairness. Taylor’s storytelling really pulls you in, and the themes of family and fighting for what’s right make this book a must-read!
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes