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jenmangler's review
4.0
Reading this book now felt surreal. It feels like our society has learned nothing, like the present is just one more page in a story that hasn't progressed very much. We're still having the same arguments.
odurant8's review
5.0
Do yourself a favor and get the audio of this book. It’s so powerful and vastly enhances the text.
cesttemps's review against another edition
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
bibliobrandie's review
4.0
Well-researched and powerful book about the tragedy that occurred at Kent State. After hearing it won the Odyssey Award, I listened to the audiobook and found it read like a play. It was captivating and immersive. I think this could be a good book to add to a unit on the 1st Amendment. A good intro for middle grade but interesting enough for all ages. I liked the prelude and the end notes, good bookends to the story.
jburkespraker's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
fast-paced
5.0
Difficult but essential read about Kent State