A review by calliecachat
Day of Tears by Julius Lester

dark emotional informative sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

I read this as part of my student’s historical fiction unit then wrote about it after reading Toni Morrison’s Playing in the Dark for a Critical Theory course. I love the way this book is structured. The dialogue and vignettes feel devastating and real.