Book: Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds
I chose to read Long Way Down from Jason Reynolds because it had been on my to-read shelf for a long time. I had picked up the book in the past to get a glance of the text, since I've heard that the book was written in verse. Right now I have more than enough of time to read what's been on my to-read list, and I tackled this book today. The book tells the story of a fifteen year old, African American boy named Will who is troubled by seeking revenge on the person who murdered his brother. Will has been taught by his deceased brother, friends, and family that there are three rules in life: No crying, No snitching, and no matter what, seek revenge. Will takes the elevator at his apartment from the 7th floor down to the lobby, only to be greeted by six people who question his intent, while providing some wisdom. The novel takes place in less than 24 hours, and most of the novel is set in a one minute time frame! A lot goes on in just one minute. Brief stories that t...