1.18k reviews for:

Long Way Down: The Graphic Novel

Jason Reynolds

4.45 AVERAGE

sullivanc's review against another edition

5.0

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Wow. I think this is even stronger than the original verse novel! Stunning graphics, too.

beatricehill's review against another edition

5.0

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Ok this is so good. I love Long Way Down and the graphic novel version of it delivers. Much like the story itself, the images accompanying it will give you pause. There is great distinction between the past and the present. The visuals have a water-color vibe, unclear and blurry edges. Gives the illusion of the ghosts within the story. I loved loved loved this. Very powerful adaptation of an already incredible story for young readers.

safekeeper's review against another edition

5.0

challenging dark emotional informative inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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This is a gem of a book. It sends an important message, it's really well-written, and I love the 'pacing' of the art and text. An engaging and haunting read. I hope it can help young ones dealing with the same peer pressure as the protagonist.

drashti_444's review against another edition

4.5

dark mysterious sad fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: N/A

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

tishara's review against another edition

5.0

dark emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-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: No

mclarenmallory's review against another edition

4.0

challenging emotional tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

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Great adaptation- still prefer the original with Reynolds poetry but loved the visuals. 

gkerr05's review against another edition

5.0

dark emotional sad fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

majka_07's review against another edition

5.0

dark emotional informative inspiring sad medium-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: Complicated

readingwithtaco's review against another edition

5.0

dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring 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

mrjess_bhs's review against another edition

5.0

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This was such a profound book about cycles of violence and this graphic novel version adds so much to the haunting story and moving dialogue. Will loses his brother to violence has been taught the rules of the neighborhood. No tears. No snitching. Get revenge. Will the ghosts of his past show him a new path, or will he join them? So. Damn. Good.