They were meant for the broken to follow." "ANOTHER THING ABOUT THE RULES They weren't meant to be broken. The novel's evocative verse and compelling narrative make it an unforgettable reading experience that challenges readers to confront their own understanding of right and wrong. Long Way Down has been widely praised for its unique storytelling approach and powerful exploration of the impact of gun violence on young lives. As Will confronts the consequences of his actions and the legacy of his brother's life, he is forced to question his own beliefs and assumptions about the world around him. Through its innovative structure and poetic language, Long Way Down delves into themes of grief, revenge, and the cycle of violence that plagues urban communities. Set entirely in the confines of an elevator, the narrative unfolds as Will encounters the ghosts of individuals from his past, each of whom has been affected by gun violence. The story takes place over the course of 60 seconds, as 15-year-old Will Holloman grapples with the decision to avenge the murder of his older brother, Shawn. Long Way Down is a young adult novel written in verse by Jason Reynolds, first published in 2017.
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I usually am not a fan of romance in mystery novels, because I feel it often takes away from the main plot and I want to focus on unravelling the mystery, but I absolutely adored reading the romance here. I loved reading their interactions and exploring their dynamic. Hyeon and Eojin were both very empathetic characters, as they both were eager to find the truth. “ when I am with you… I never feel the need to be someone I am not.” When evidence begins to point to the Crown Prince himself as the murderer, Hyeon and Eojin must work together to search the darkest corners of the palace to uncover the deadly secrets behind the bloodshed. In her hunt for the truth, she encounters Eojin, a young police inspector also searching for the killer. Determined to prove her beloved teacher’s innocence, Hyeon launches her own secret investigation. All she wants is to keep her head down, do a good job, and perhaps finally win her estranged father’s approval.īut Hyeon is suddenly thrust into the dark and dangerous world of court politics when someone murders four women in a single night, and the prime suspect is Hyeon’s closest friend and mentor. Joseon (Korea), 1758. There are few options available to illegitimate daughters in the capital city, but through hard work and study, eighteen-year-old Hyeon has earned a position as a palace nurse. Trigger warnings: murder, violence, referenced death of a parent, misogyny, sexism, referenced beheading Age-range/genre: Young Adult / Historical Fiction, Mystery So I wrote The Poet with the idea that it would be a thrill ride with enough reader fulfillment at the end to overcome the dissatisfaction of having the killer ultimately get away. And so it was hard for me to turn from the reality of the world I knew and write one more murder mystery in which the sun rose at the end and all was right in the world. Simpson start to self-destruct and the Los Angeles Police Department vilified for it. During the year I was writing The Poet I saw the murder case against O.J. I had written dozens and dozens of newspaper stories about murders that had gone unsolved. I had spent a dozen years as a police beat reporter and I knew that reality was quite the opposite of that. I had recently left my job as a journalist and was still struggling with the idea that as a crime novelist it would be expected that I write stories where good always vanquished evil, where the good guy caught the bad guy, where there were no loose ends - especially a jagged end like a killer left in the wind. WARNING: SPOILERS for The Poet.Īfter Robert Backus headed off into the darkness in the last pages of The Poet my full intention was for him to remain in the darkness, to never return, to always be out there like a killer ghost haunting my fictional world. Home » The Poet (1996) » The Poet Afterwordīy Michael Connelly, from the Limited Edition Release of The Poet. What’s worse is that Park’s family is quite clear that they don’t think Cooper can ever be right for Park, and Cooper begins to wonder if maybe they are correct given how little Park has shared and how poorly Cooper seems to fit into their world.Įven as Cooper tries to sort out his relationship with Park, things are complicated by some mysterious scientists, suspicions about Park’s grandfather’s death, and infighting among the local packs. Cooper has never even seen him shift, and there is a whole world of customs and traditions that are totally beyond him. While Cooper and Park may be in love, Cooper soon realizes just how little Park has shared about being a wolf. What Cooper doesn’t expect is the Park family’s reaction to him, nor to be so unaware of all the rules and politics surrounding wolf life. Park has been fairly estranged from his family since he left the pack, but Park’s grandfather mostly raised him and Cooper knows the funeral will be difficult. This is the first time that Cooper has met any of Park’s family, and he is definitely worried about how that will go, but he is also determined to be there to support Park. Cooper Dayton and Oliver Park are headed home for Park’s grandfather’s funeral. |