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4.45 AVERAGE
4.45 AVERAGE
challenging
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I hesitated to read this, worried the graphic novel wouldn't live up to its novel-in-verse counterpart, but this might even outshine its predecessor...
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Heartbreaking and beautifully illustrated
The illustrations are messy style which fits perfectly with the words. I liked this one better than the non-illustrated edition.
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Drug use, Gun violence, Violence, Blood
Prefer this to the book tbh but I also think if I didn’t read the book I might not have understood the GN?
I think it needs an authors note tbh to explain the end?
I mean I had to google it so
I think it needs an authors note tbh to explain the end?
I mean I had to google it so
Wow wow wow an absolute work of art!
First of all, such a gripping story told by Jason Reynolds. A fast-paced exploration of toxic masculinity (Rule 1: Don't Cry), long-standing community distrust of police (Rule 2: Don't Snitch), and the vicious cycle of gun violence (Rule 3: Get Revenge). Yet it is also filled with tender moments that show the beauty of brotherly love.
Secondly, Danica Novgorodoff's illustrations superbly capture the grief, the loyalty, the poignant heartbreak of Long Way Down. The panels matched the staccato rhythm of the writing perfectly, and truly brought the characters to life (well.... as much as ghosts can be brought to life).
I am now a forever fan of both these artists, and I hope to see more collaborations in the future!
Thank you #NetGalley and Simon and Schuster Children's Publishing for sending me an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.
First of all, such a gripping story told by Jason Reynolds. A fast-paced exploration of toxic masculinity (Rule 1: Don't Cry), long-standing community distrust of police (Rule 2: Don't Snitch), and the vicious cycle of gun violence (Rule 3: Get Revenge). Yet it is also filled with tender moments that show the beauty of brotherly love.
Secondly, Danica Novgorodoff's illustrations superbly capture the grief, the loyalty, the poignant heartbreak of Long Way Down. The panels matched the staccato rhythm of the writing perfectly, and truly brought the characters to life (well.... as much as ghosts can be brought to life).
I am now a forever fan of both these artists, and I hope to see more collaborations in the future!
Thank you #NetGalley and Simon and Schuster Children's Publishing for sending me an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.