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롱 웨이 다운 by Jason Reynolds
4.0

Captivating

This is the first book I've read that was written in verse and I really really enjoyed it. Very very quick read, and the story pulled me right in. The imagery that was created was powerful and I liked how everything was connected. The characters though process jumped around a lot like it usually does when grief is still very fresh and raw...still in shock almost, and this kept it very real, and easy to resonate with, although it took me a minute to get into the flow, only because I'm not used to this particular way of writing but It was a new experience i enjpyed. It was an interesting story and although I was put off at the idea that this was written in verse, I'm glad I picked it up and next time I come across a book written in verse, I won't turn my nose up at it so easily.