A review by blackorchids
Uprising by Margaret Peterson Haddix

challenging dark sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

The story follows three very different characters who end up in the Triangle Shirtwaist factory fire. The book leads up to this tragedy, illustrating the strikes, the greed of the bosses, the helplessness of the workers, the community that can be built amongst different people who come from different places. I have read this book countless times and it always draws me back in. 

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