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A review by pastelwriter
Long Way Down: The Graphic Novel by Jason Reynolds
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was an incredible story. It was heartbreaking and thoughtful.
The artwork in this graphic novel went perfectly with Reynolds’ words. They painted a vivid picture of the feelings and events conveyed by his writing.
Even in such few words, this graphic novel still ends up being an impactful read. It grips you and forces you to think of cycles of violence. It makes you think of how events are connected and how they may result in less than favorable outcomes. It is a story as much about love as it is about pain.
The ending is ambiguous, but I think it works for this story. It’s the type of story that seems to say, “Here’s the truth of how things happen and why. At the end of the day, the choice is yours if you continue the circle or break out into something different.”
The artwork in this graphic novel went perfectly with Reynolds’ words. They painted a vivid picture of the feelings and events conveyed by his writing.
Even in such few words, this graphic novel still ends up being an impactful read. It grips you and forces you to think of cycles of violence. It makes you think of how events are connected and how they may result in less than favorable outcomes. It is a story as much about love as it is about pain.
The ending is ambiguous, but I think it works for this story. It’s the type of story that seems to say, “Here’s the truth of how things happen and why. At the end of the day, the choice is yours if you continue the circle or break out into something different.”