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A review by jessica42980
Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds
5.0
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This review will appear on my site on December 15, 2020.
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Wow, wow, wow! This is one where I edited the book descriptions from both Amazon and Goodreads, as both together give away the plot and this is one where it is best to know next to nothing other than the bare minimum: That Will’s brother Shawn was shot dead and Will is determined to get revenge on the shooter. Other than that all you need to know is that the novel is written in poetry/ verse and also takes place in 60 seconds. How does it take place in such a short time period? You’ll have to read this one to find out!
As mentioned, Will’s brother was shot dead and he wants revenge. He seeks out revenge by going to kill his brother’s killer. He gets on an elevator with a gun (which he has never shot)… and then things start happening.
The numbered chapters in Long Way Down descend as the elevator reaches a new floor level, which adds to the urgency of the situation.
I listened to the audiobook, which is narrated by the author himself, Jason Reynolds. No one other than Reynolds could have accomplished what he intended; and even in the brief author interview, Reynold explains why only he could narrate this novel. This novel is written in verse, which usually is not for me. In this case I benefitted by listening to the audiobook.
Long Way Down is a short yet also very powerful novel that leaves you thinking about so much after you have finished it. This is one that will stay with you. I can say this is my top read for 2020. The audiobook is just one hour and 45 minutes long and deserves a full listen to in one sitting.
I very highly recommend the audiobook version for everyone, especially if verse and poetry are not your typical genre. Long Way Down is a must read.
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This review will appear on my site on December 15, 2020.
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Wow, wow, wow! This is one where I edited the book descriptions from both Amazon and Goodreads, as both together give away the plot and this is one where it is best to know next to nothing other than the bare minimum: That Will’s brother Shawn was shot dead and Will is determined to get revenge on the shooter. Other than that all you need to know is that the novel is written in poetry/ verse and also takes place in 60 seconds. How does it take place in such a short time period? You’ll have to read this one to find out!
As mentioned, Will’s brother was shot dead and he wants revenge. He seeks out revenge by going to kill his brother’s killer. He gets on an elevator with a gun (which he has never shot)… and then things start happening.
The numbered chapters in Long Way Down descend as the elevator reaches a new floor level, which adds to the urgency of the situation.
I listened to the audiobook, which is narrated by the author himself, Jason Reynolds. No one other than Reynolds could have accomplished what he intended; and even in the brief author interview, Reynold explains why only he could narrate this novel. This novel is written in verse, which usually is not for me. In this case I benefitted by listening to the audiobook.
Long Way Down is a short yet also very powerful novel that leaves you thinking about so much after you have finished it. This is one that will stay with you. I can say this is my top read for 2020. The audiobook is just one hour and 45 minutes long and deserves a full listen to in one sitting.
I very highly recommend the audiobook version for everyone, especially if verse and poetry are not your typical genre. Long Way Down is a must read.