A review by kshertz
The Shape of Thunder by Jasmine Warga

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

3.75

This is a hard read because it’s a fictional story about the families left behind after a school shooters violent rampage. As a teacher, it was a window into perspectives and how to help students with this new reality. It was sad and jarring to read this fictional story and see our new reality. I feel like this story wouldn’t track outside of America. But for me it was a good read to process emotions about teaching during a time when mass shootings have been accepted as a society and my possibly death less important than another’s ability to own a gun. I was thankful for the book for helping me process that and think about how to create that safe space for students who might have endured something like this. 
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