Reviews tagging 'Cursing'

Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds

13 reviews

elderwoodreads's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective fast-paced

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

4.5

Really unique book, from concept all the way down to formatting. I really enjoyed this thoroughly, although I feel like it could've been even a little longer with more reflection on behalf of the main character. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Grief, and Murder

Moderate: Child death, Racism, Police brutality, and Death of parent

Minor: Cursing, Drug use, Blood, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

katelynprice's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I read this in one sitting and can't get over what Jason Reynolds can do with words. So powerful!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Gun violence

Moderate: Cursing

Minor: Blood

kaz_brekkerrr's review against another edition

dark emotional fast-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Cursing, Gun violence, and Murder

tfarfan's review

dark emotional reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gun violence, and Murder

Moderate: Cursing

booknerdz28's review against another edition

emotional sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

I read this in a couple of hours and it is honestly so good!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Cursing

Minor: Alcohol

edesia_16's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense fast-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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Death, Gun violence, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, and Murder

Moderate: Cursing, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Pregnancy and Alcohol

theskyisthelimit's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

This book is an amazing collection of captivating poems that speak true to the tragedies and numerous misfortunes of a population that is often silenced. I highly recommend this book for those in middle and highschool, especially to those that may not be the best readers. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gun violence, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Cursing, Drug use, Racism, Police brutality, and Death of parent

jstarshine16's review against another edition

emotional informative reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Death, Gun violence, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, and Murder

Moderate: Confinement, Cursing, Drug use, Blood, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Emotional abuse, Gore, and Fire/Fire injury

brookey8888's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful sad 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

4.5

Wow that last line gave me chills!
What an important read about the cycle of gun violence and what it does to people and generations. I thought this was a very interesting concept and I liked how it was told in verse. I listened to the audio book and I highly recommend that because Jason Reynolds(the author) narrates it. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Cursing, Death, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

katsbooks's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective 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? Yes

5.0

“People always love people more when they're dead.”

"YOU COMING?”

“in the mirror
my face sagged,
like sadness
was trying to pull
the skin off”

This was a fantastic book in verse. It was intense and emotional. The structure of the writing was so compelling. The entire novel takes place in a one minute period encompassing the time it takes the main character to go down the elevator to the lobby of his building. At each level, he is visited by ghosts of people from his life who have been victims (and sometimes also perpetrators of gun violence). It's a really interesting reflection on the cyclical nature of gun violence and how insidiously it encompasses our lives. The best part about this book is that it's written at a level that I think most young adults could connect with. I might even use it with middle school students who are ready for more advanced concepts. Since the writing is in verse, it's quite approachable for younger readers but even for those who really struggle with reading, the audiobook is performed by the author and is absolute perfection. Obvious trigger warnings for death and gun violence but a really impactful read. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Death, Gun violence, Violence, Grief, and Death of parent

Minor: Cursing and Trafficking