Long Way Down: The Graphic Novel
Bibliography Reynolds, J., & Novgorodoff, D. (2022). Long Way Down: The Graphic Novel . Atheneum/ Caitlyn Dlouhy Books. ISBN 1534444955 Plot Summary Long Way Down: The Graphic Novel follows fifteen-year-old Will Holloman as he rides an elevator down from his apartment after deciding to avenge his brother Shawn's murder. During the sixty-second elevator ride, Will is visited by the ghosts of people connected to his family and community who have been affected by gun violence. As each person shares their story, Will begins to question the rules he has always believed about revenge and justice. The story explores grief, trauma, family, and the consequences of violence. Critical Analysis Jason Reynolds and illustrator Danica Novgorodoff created a strong story that represents a culturally authentic portrayal of life in the urban African American community affected by gun violence. Will is a character who is believable because he allows his emotions and decisions to be led by grief...
