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widderwille's review against another edition
3.0
Musste dieses Buch für die Schule lesen. Ziemlich tragisch, doch trotzdem spannend.
mehsi's review against another edition
3.0
This book seemed really interesting, the topic matter and what I heard from people. So I decided to read it and sure, it was good, but at times it just got boring and at times too confusing. There were too many people, and having all these people talking about the experience, spoiled the whole last part for me. You knew who would survive, you knew who would be there and what would happen.
When the shooting actually happened, it was terrifying, but on the other hand, I already knew what was going to happen and who was going to survive, which lessened the horror of the situation for me. Maybe it would have better if we had the whole big event first instead of last.
The book consists of interviews, quotes, newspapers, statistics and notes. This is the way the story is told, not through normal ways, but by ways of various people telling parts of the story.
I can say that I didn't like all the characters. Some are really urgh and horrendous.
It was quite a trip, and while I don't think what Brendan and Gary did was good and correct, I can imagine why they did it. This might sound harsh, it might sound like I am crazy, but believe me I can understand it. When people act and do things like this, teachers don't seem to care and you have a counsellor who is also treating 300 to 500 other kids, I can imagine one might snap.
I also have one quote that I want to put here, as it hits quite close home and I agree with it totally: "You know “Sticks and stones will break my bones, but names will never hurt me?” It’s a load of crap. A stick stops hurting after a few minutes. Names last a long time. - Ryan Clancy
Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
When the shooting actually happened, it was terrifying, but on the other hand, I already knew what was going to happen and who was going to survive, which lessened the horror of the situation for me. Maybe it would have better if we had the whole big event first instead of last.
The book consists of interviews, quotes, newspapers, statistics and notes. This is the way the story is told, not through normal ways, but by ways of various people telling parts of the story.
I can say that I didn't like all the characters. Some are really urgh and horrendous.
It was quite a trip, and while I don't think what Brendan and Gary did was good and correct, I can imagine why they did it. This might sound harsh, it might sound like I am crazy, but believe me I can understand it. When people act and do things like this, teachers don't seem to care and you have a counsellor who is also treating 300 to 500 other kids, I can imagine one might snap.
I also have one quote that I want to put here, as it hits quite close home and I agree with it totally: "You know “Sticks and stones will break my bones, but names will never hurt me?” It’s a load of crap. A stick stops hurting after a few minutes. Names last a long time. - Ryan Clancy
Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
aclopez6's review against another edition
3.0
When I read this book as a kid, I thought it was incredibly insightful and poignant. As an adult, this book did not have the same impact, and I am unsure if the rapid changes in perspective/brief quotes would work as effectively with today's audience.
imaharlequin's review against another edition
5.0
One of the defining books of my childhood. Read it for an 8th grade projects and it’s stuck with me ever since.
ultimatekate's review against another edition
4.0
A very well-written (and well-rounded) account of a fictional school shooting. It has a few unexpected twists, and I think the author did a good job seeing into the minds of a community upset by violence.
lindsaynicole27's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I learned so much and this book did it's job. It made me feel so many emotions and I'm just glad it wasn't any more pages because I don't think I could have read much more on this topic. I am a huge supporter of gun control and to see all these horrific quotes and stats in the footnotes is so heartbreaking!
ezismythical's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
florentineisreading's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
jeslyncat's review against another edition
5.0
Written to explain school violence to a younger generation and written shortly after the Columbine High School shootings, "Give a Boy a Gun" is a dialogue-opening novel that emotes realism and understanding without the shock and awe of some similar formats. Strasser has long-since tackled how to appeal properly to middle grades and teens alike, and this book is no exception.