dsarbear's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Honestly, I felt like it was weird how sympathetic towards the shooter so many of the stories were. Definitely too many about someone in the school secretly admiring him. Also the one chapter relating gun control to keeping your dog from killing wildlife was really...not it. Overall I was expecting something more moving and impactful, something with more to say.
jamie_88's review against another edition
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
silvrlining's review
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
hallecrider's review against another edition
4.0
it was an interesting novel. i didn't realize until the end that it was a novel written in seventeen points of view by SEVENTEEN DIFFERENT AUTHORS.
melissapalmer404's review against another edition
4.0
Book #21 Read in 2018
Violent Ends by many authors
A school shooting happens. This book is told by a different person each chapter. All relate to the school shooter and the shooting in some way. This is a powerful read and very timely. It shows that no one is all good or all bad. I would recommend this book to high school and adult readers.
Violent Ends by many authors
A school shooting happens. This book is told by a different person each chapter. All relate to the school shooter and the shooting in some way. This is a powerful read and very timely. It shows that no one is all good or all bad. I would recommend this book to high school and adult readers.
tabatha_shipley's review against another edition
4.0
What I Did Like:
-The various authors here each take a character affected by that day. They do an AMAZING job. In my opinion every one of these stories is well written. If I had to individually rate them they rank from a 3.5 to a 4.5 star rating, which means they’re very close in quality. It paints a picture of the event when you view them as a whole, but they tell 17 very different stories.
-This doesn’t look at that day. I loved that. The puzzle of putting together a clear picture of the shooter as well as how these characters all related made this a book you had to focus on and THINK through. Very smart writing.
-Powerful. This book connects people by single events. It shows that we all have threads of other people connecting us and moving through us.
Who Should Read This One:
-Readers who can handle dark subject matter and want to view a tough topic through different lenses will like this one.
-Readers who like stories where characters are being forced to analyze their relationships and decisions after a dark event will like this one.
My Rating: 4 Stars. This one was a brilliant collection of stories by a group of talented writers. It will definitely appeal to readers who are intrigued by the subject matter.
For full review (including what I didn’t like): https://youtu.be/cav6rdwOyZQ
-The various authors here each take a character affected by that day. They do an AMAZING job. In my opinion every one of these stories is well written. If I had to individually rate them they rank from a 3.5 to a 4.5 star rating, which means they’re very close in quality. It paints a picture of the event when you view them as a whole, but they tell 17 very different stories.
-This doesn’t look at that day. I loved that. The puzzle of putting together a clear picture of the shooter as well as how these characters all related made this a book you had to focus on and THINK through. Very smart writing.
-Powerful. This book connects people by single events. It shows that we all have threads of other people connecting us and moving through us.
Who Should Read This One:
-Readers who can handle dark subject matter and want to view a tough topic through different lenses will like this one.
-Readers who like stories where characters are being forced to analyze their relationships and decisions after a dark event will like this one.
My Rating: 4 Stars. This one was a brilliant collection of stories by a group of talented writers. It will definitely appeal to readers who are intrigued by the subject matter.
For full review (including what I didn’t like): https://youtu.be/cav6rdwOyZQ
socbas9247's review against another edition
5.0
This book will change the way you think about short stories in YA. It will leave you feeling hollowed out and desiring some sort of solid ground because the words of these fantastic writers will demand everything from you. There is too much to highlight in this book but I will say this: Nothing is what it appears to be. Everything is not how it should be.
And, somehow, this is not horrible. It is life.
And, somehow, this is not horrible. It is life.
moniquemarild's review
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
mgallmeyer03's review against another edition
5.0
Oh my goodness. I just don't have words. It's excellent and terrifying and heavy and emotional and all the freaking feels. go read it. seriously. right now. stop what you're doing and just do it.