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A review by meemawreads
Long Way Down: The Graphic Novel by Jason Reynolds, Danica Novgorodoff
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
I’ve done it, I’ve hacked it, I know how to read on my phone now!
Graphic. Novels.
It’s like scrolling but more fun. I can’t stand reading hours of print on my phone but these small doses of mostly visual media are perfect. I’ve read Jason Reynolds’s poetry before so I knew I’d like the writing in Long Way Down. The watercolor art for the graphic novel is beautiful. We get to watch our protagonist take the elevator down to avenge his brother, stopping at every floor to pick up someone who has died by gun violence. Obviously content warning, but it’s poignant and a short, visually arresting read. Four taters 🥔🥔🥔🥔/🥔🥔🥔🥔🥔
Graphic. Novels.
It’s like scrolling but more fun. I can’t stand reading hours of print on my phone but these small doses of mostly visual media are perfect. I’ve read Jason Reynolds’s poetry before so I knew I’d like the writing in Long Way Down. The watercolor art for the graphic novel is beautiful. We get to watch our protagonist take the elevator down to avenge his brother, stopping at every floor to pick up someone who has died by gun violence. Obviously content warning, but it’s poignant and a short, visually arresting read. Four taters 🥔🥔🥔🥔/🥔🥔🥔🥔🥔
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence