A review by harukoreads
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor

3.0

This book doesn't shy away from the horrifying realities of the Jim Crow south, and I can absolutely see why it was so important when it was written. That said, in the 40+ years since this book was published, many other books have come out aimed at kids and tackling this topic, and this book doesn't feel as unique in 2024 as I'm sure it did back in the 70s. Considering its history and context I do think this book is really impressive, even if it may not feel as powerful now.