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Mar 10, 2024
There are 3 rules in Will’s world: no crying, no snitching, and always get revenge when a loved one is killed. So after Will’s older brother, Shawn, is murdered, Will goes on a journey to avenge him. During the 60 seconds he spends in the…
Jan 23, 2024misslindsayo rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
If you haven't read any Jason Reynolds, you need to start! This book in prose is shattering and soul-bearing, following a young Black teen who seeks revenge for his fallen brother.
Jun 02, 2023Kgtrevino rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I live for the rare occasions when a book speaks to your soul. I have no other words for how beautiful Jason Reynolds's writing is- poetic, striking, and dripping with voice. Do yourself a favor, take a breath, put yourself in someone…
May 05, 2023
"It's a shattering, heart-wrending novel written in reverse. Somewhat unusual in the way the story is told and definitely unforgettable." - Amy A.
Apr 03, 2023DKG20 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
So good, and still hits just as hard as the novel in verse. The illustrations were a welcome addition
Feb 27, 2023mclarjh rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
For juvenile delinquents.
Feb 14, 2023HPL_Teen_Volunteer3 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
"Long Way Down" by Jason Reynolds is a haunting and powerful novel-in-verse that explores the cycle of violence in the inner city. The story follows the life of fifteen-year-old Will, who is on a mission to avenge his brother's murder. As…
Nov 27, 2022CaraleeR rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Devoured this book in one sitting. Thought provoking and uniquely written.
Oct 19, 2022Ebstar rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
From the beggining, I was swallowed whole by this book. Well, yeah, not literally swallowed whole. I mean, it's a good book, sure. Actullay. No joke. As the end of the book, "You coming?" casued chills down my spine. How else would you…
Oct 12, 2022RodneyJBrown rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
A good adaptation of a great book. I don't know why, but the art here didn't move me as much as the undulating column of words in the original book. Still worth a look.
Oct 09, 2022AndrewLi07 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds is an emotional and powerful novel about gun violence in black communities. A 15-year-old teenager, Will, witnesses his big brother, Shawn, being shot dead. Will believes that someone in another gang,…
Sep 22, 2022RodneyJBrown rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
On his way to avenge his brother's death, Will Holloman takes a minute in the elevator to consider his actions . . . with the help of some other passengers. First of all, I loved the way the thin column of words floats around the page,…
Jul 06, 2022Evelyn_b0Ok_Reviews rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Long Way Down Fifteen-year old Will wants revenge. His brother was killed in a shooting. Will is determined to kill the person responsible for his brother's death. Revenge is the way. Yet on his way to kill the person responsible, he meets…
May 02, 2022SurreyLibraries_Teens1 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
William "Will" Holloman is a fifteen-year-old teenager who lives in the "hood". He witnesses his older brother's crime scene and seeks revenge. I really enjoyed the formatting of this book! It was interesting and kept my interest because…
May 02, 2022SurreyLibraries_Teens2 rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Long way down is an interesting book that explores the protagonist's character and social environment and makes us reflect on our ability to question what "the world" expect us to do. The book is set in a society where if somebody close to…
Apr 19, 2022SurreyLibraries_Teens rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
The multi-award-winning Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds is a raw, emotional, powerful, and thought-provoking book about the topic of teenage gun violence. The story takes place over sixty seconds in an elevator with seven floors. Long Way…
Feb 28, 2022StephenWust rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This is one of the most compelling books I have read in a long time. I generally am not into poetry-style story writing, but it suited this perfectly. The dialogue, setting and storyline all were pitch-perfect. And the ambiguous ending,…
Aug 30, 2021Marisabel11 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
‘Long Way Down’, by Jason Reynolds, follows fifteen-year-old William Holloman, as he takes the elevator down from his apartment, to kill Carlson Riggs, who shot his brother, Shawn, and to ultimately avenging him. From the eighth floor…
Aug 14, 2021Anika_Singh rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This graphic novel is put together so beautifully, by taking a heart-wrenching, haunting, and emotional story which, unfortunately, is quite relevant to the world we live in today, and putting it into meaningful words and illustrations…
Aug 12, 2021JCLBrittanyC rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A very impactful, and unfortunately relevant story to our society today. The graphics really allow you to step into Will's mind and understand the large dilemma he is facing. This wonderful be a wonderful text for discussion with kids or…
Jun 30, 2021occasional_bookworm rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Long Way Down is an immersive novel written in verse about 15 year old Will after the shooting of his older brother, Shawn. In this neighborhood, the rule is to get revenge, so naturally Will plans on avenging his brother by killing the…
Jun 13, 2021poibooks rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Rating: 4.75 I can’t stop thinking about this book. A young adult novel. Written in verse/poetry style. I can’t stop thinking about this book. Life or Death? Reading pace so fast it personifies the 60 seconds it took for William to reach…
Mar 16, 2021SAPL_Teens rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds was such a heartbreaking book. It was so compelling and very mystifying. The things that were discussed reached my heart and help me to understand what people will be going through in situations like that.…
Jan 24, 2021leiaa12_ rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I literally couldn’t put it down I read in 30 mins. It’s a book where you are like what happened next , who is he about to meet noww. I enjoyed it !
Jan 24, 2021LPL_MaryW rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Jason Reynolds' Long Way Down was the perfect book to remix as a graphic novel. The free verse text unfolds into a smooth, illustrated narrative alongside Danica Novgorodoff's expressive watercolors. I think this format will also be more…