the_other_aenor 's review for:

I Survived the Attacks of September 11th, 2001 by Lauren Tarshis

3.75

dark emotional informative reflective sad tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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After having read the "Girls Survive" take on 9/11, I found this book to be better at conveying the horror and fear experienced that day, especially through the eyes of firefighters. I also really appreciated the perspective of how damaging a sport like football can be, even to those playing as children, yet that messaging is somewhat flawed, as in the end even younger kids are playing football. Regardless, I appreciated this fictionalized depiction of the events for young readers, and how it didn't hold back.