Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds

Hey book lovers! I’m here with a book review for Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds. I’ve seen a few Booktubers talking about this a while ago and finally got around to listening to the audiobook, which is narrated by the author.

About The Book 📚

Publication Date: 2017

Publisher: Atheneum/ Simon & Schuster Audio

Suggested Reader Age: Young Adult

Genre: Poetry, Contemporary, Realistic Fiction

My Review

› At less than two hours long, this audiobook packs a punch. Long Way Down is an emotional story-told-in-verse about racism and gun violence. I love the imagery of fifteen-year-old Will traveling down an elevator, down the road of truth, discovering details of his brother’s death. I have to admit, I was cooking supper as I was listening (which I often do with audiobooks and it’s fine), and I wasn’t able to absorb what Reynolds was saying. Once I sat down and just listened with my full attention this poem moved me to tears many times. Highly Recommend!

› I’m trying out a new method for rating books…the CAWPILE method
0-3 Really bad
4-6 Mediocre
7-9 Really good
10 Outstanding

Characters: 8
Atmosphere: 8
Writing Style: 7
Plot: 6
Intrigue: 9
Logic: 6
Enjoyment: 9

add up the scores
find the average 7.6

1.1-2.2 = ★
2.3-4.5 = ★★
4.6-6.9 = ★★★
7-8.9 = ★★★★
9-10 = ★★★★★

My Goodreads Rating ★★★★