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nmfolkman's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
sad
tense
fast-paced
5.0
Wow. This is intense and so important. Rebecca Caudill 2015
roseleaf24's review
3.0
The illustrations perfectly highlighted the text and the broader story. The grim cookies set the time and conveyed the filth and stench of the disaster in a way that the text alone just couldn't have done. The subtle lightening of the pages where the successful rescues were discussed was beautiful. I appreciated the presentation of this disaster, and think this would be excellent coverage for those who aren't old enough to really remember it. I appreciated the dispelling if some rumours that I had not heard resolved. The coverage of the mishandling was fair, but at some points left me with some questions. The text was fairly dense in some places, and the moments of direct experience from real survivors could have been more smoothly integrated.
saramzeller's review
emotional
informative
sad
medium-paced
4.0
A graphic novel highlighting just a small party of the hardships surrounding Hurricane Katrina.
jordanforrest's review
5.0
Drowned City Hurricane Katrina and New Orleans has left me feeling extremely saddened and with a taste of distrust. While I was familiar with Hurricane Katrina and the devastation it caused, I was not educated on the timeline of events and the steps that were taken in regards to the people of New Orleans during the evacuation process. To begin, it was unnerving to know that some people were unable to evacuate the city, because of age, poverty, or choice. Initially, I felt irritation thinking about those that were warned to leave and chose not to; I can’t fathom why anyone would take such a risk. It also was upsetting to envision those individuals that wanted to leave, but did not have the capacity to do so, and it makes me question whether or not steps could have been taken to get them to safety. This series of events that lasted over a span of a few days has left me feeling extremely uneasy, it has left me trying to piece together who is to blame, but I really can’t come up with an answer. I think about the people that were warned to leave, but chose not to, the city officials, the government, and FEMA. I can’t decipher who is the wrong doer. I know it is not right or necessary to put the blame on anyone; but I can’t seem to help it. I almost feel like I want to make sense of this tragedy by recognizing the faults of others that led to such devastation. I want to believe that we are able to learn from this tragedy to ensure that this never happens again, but the only way to do such a thing is to recognize where the faults lie. I can only hope that such a thing does not occur again, but if it does, that better choices are made for the good of the people. However, it is reassuring to know that such a city can be rebuilt and flourish with culture and beauty again. In 2011 I visited New Orleans for the first time. I fell in love with the architecture, history, and spirit that lived amongst the city streets. This city has been rebirthed and that is the true triumph.
bickie's review
3.0
Engaging description of Hurricane Katrina and the events during the week after its landfall near New Orleans. Failures of governmental services as well as accounts of people working tirelessly to help others are described using quotes and facts. This book could be especially interesting for students wondering about how recent (2017) hurricanes may have affected populations in Houston, Puerto Rico, and Caribbean islands.