Long Way Down: The Graphic Novel by Jason Reynolds

Long Way Down: The Graphic Novel

Jason Reynolds

208 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction comics graphic novel young adult emotional reflective sad fast-paced

Description

Everybody ran, ducked, hid, tucked themselves tight. Pressed our lips to the pavement and prayed the boom, followed by the buzz of a bullet, didn't meet us. After Will's brother is shot in a gang crime, he knows the next steps. Don't cry. Don't sn...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,957 reviews

Moods

emotional 87%
sad 68%
dark 61%
reflective 59%
challenging 46%
tense 44%
hopeful 8%
mysterious 8%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%

Pace

fast 83%
medium 13%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 65% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 4% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 6% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 7% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.48

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