A review by margotnelson
Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense 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

Jason Reynolds doesn't miss. It took me a long time to get my hands on this book, but it had me gripped within the first few poems. His writing is so straight-forward and beautiful in its simplicity. Every word, every pause, every line break intentional and powerful. A gripping read, and a humanizing lens into the daily trauma of gun violence in communities and families.
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