Reviews - That's Not What Happened

822 reviews for:

That's Not What Happened

Kody Keplinger

3.67 AVERAGE

mallorystar's review against another edition

3.0

I didn’t agree with a lot of the choices the main character makes. The topic is interesting but, to me, it all seemed very cheesy and cringey.

rylieree's review against another edition

3.75

dark emotional reflective 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: Yes

libraryldy02's review against another edition

1.0

I have to say I’m quite disappointed in the plot line of this novel. To write a fictional account of a school shooting victim that is so similar to a victim from Columbine seems quite distasteful. I can’t imagine the family of this young lady would feel pretty violated to know this novel existed.

libraryladykati's review against another edition

4.0

A tough but compelling read about the aftermath of a school shooting. I read this in a single day.

abbielester's review against another edition

3.0

The author gives her readers food for thought as we examine disasters in the aftermath. What is the truth vs what makes a good narrative? Read my review at Bookish Adventures.

shaleereads's review against another edition

4.5

dark emotional inspiring reflective 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: Yes

jennareadsthings's review against another edition

3.0

3.5. This is a lot better than the other school shooting aftermath book I read this month so props to my student for recommending. The “suspense” of what the big secret is falls a bit flat, but that small town feel is pretty real and the characters feel genuine, if thin. Pretty broad representation, although they largely sound and feel the same.