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lisaznk's review against another edition
dark
informative
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.5
samantita's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
4.0
This was told in the form of quotes from people who experienced the events with facts about gun violence to end each chapter. It made for an easy read structurally. The bullying theme got to be a bit repetitive but for the time that this book came out, it seemed to fit what was going on.
smw229's review against another edition
5.0
Well written and tight provoking w really need to pay attention to our kids!
wintermomof4's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
karlajstrand's review against another edition
3.0
Not the most uplifting book but timely and important, nonetheless. Written in a unique interview style with real-life quotes and stats interwoven throughout, which I found effective.
Quotes:
"I'm not sure which he thought was cooler: the fact that he found the information, or the fact that he found it in the library." page 103
"They brought drinks and snacks for themselves. And flashlights." page 121
Quotes:
"I'm not sure which he thought was cooler: the fact that he found the information, or the fact that he found it in the library." page 103
"They brought drinks and snacks for themselves. And flashlights." page 121
luetya's review against another edition
3.0
Lots of potential. Great plot and interesting delivery but weird slang like "Dillon" was annoying and ending was disappointing.
kadyburns's review against another edition
3.0
A really quick but heavy read. Not sure I'd be able to differentiate it from other school shooting fiction works.
brandidb's review against another edition
3.0
Terribly real. I had to read it in small chunks.
Every one of us is a victim of gun violence. Every time we see it or hear it, and we feel powerless to stop it.
We must do better. For our children, for ourselves, and for our country which is losing its soul.
Every one of us is a victim of gun violence. Every time we see it or hear it, and we feel powerless to stop it.
We must do better. For our children, for ourselves, and for our country which is losing its soul.
londonwayne's review against another edition
5.0
My absolute favorite Strasser. This book made me think a lot. For something written with the target audience being teenagers, it's an extremely heavy read. It's quick, but it's heavy and hard-hitting.