A review by lmshearer
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor

adventurous challenging emotional tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

I remember trying to read this as a middle school student but not engaging with the first chapter, so it had been a DNF. The story takes a bit to build, but once it gets going, it's hard to put down. This book should be required reading and taught alongside To Kill A Mockingbird. The name Cassie Logan should be as well-known as Scout Finch. I fell in love with the whole Logan family and look forward to reading the prior books in this series.  
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