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Give a Boy a Gun by Todd Strasser

djwiddled's review against another edition

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2.0

I didn’t like the style of this book, written in quotes and testimonials. It allowed me to read through it quickly but it’s not my favorite type of story telling.

lisaznk's review against another edition

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dark informative tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character

3.5

samantita's review against another edition

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dark sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? N/A
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? N/A

4.0

smw229's review against another edition

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5.0

Well written and tight provoking w really need to pay attention to our kids!

wintermomof4's review against another edition

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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

chrissa_kuntz's review against another edition

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4.0

A great YA read!

karlajstrand's review against another edition

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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

luetya's review against another edition

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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

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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

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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.