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brandiraefong 's review for:
Towers Falling
by Jewell Parker Rhodes
3.5 stars...
Given the subject matter, it's not really the kind of book that you can say you "liked" or "enjoyed". Rhodes covers a difficult topic, but does it in a way where she doesn't steer away from the horror of that day in history, but yet still remains age appropriate. Quite a feat.
My issues stemmed a bit more from the insta-friendship of the characters, and I'm not entire sure how well kids will connect with some of the themes of home, units, circles...I'm curious to know what kids this of this book.
In terms of the ending.
Overall, good book about an important topic.
Given the subject matter, it's not really the kind of book that you can say you "liked" or "enjoyed". Rhodes covers a difficult topic, but does it in a way where she doesn't steer away from the horror of that day in history, but yet still remains age appropriate. Quite a feat.
My issues stemmed a bit more from the insta-friendship of the characters, and I'm not entire sure how well kids will connect with some of the themes of home, units, circles...I'm curious to know what kids this of this book.
In terms of the ending
Spoiler
I did appreciate that everything wasn't solved. Deja and her family had reached a small place of healing, but they still had a long way to go in terms of changing their situationsOverall, good book about an important topic.