Summary & Analysis - Long Way Down: Based On The Book By Jason Reynolds

SUMMARY & ANALYSIS

LONG WAY DOWN

BASED ON THE BOOK BY JASON REYNOLDS

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CONTENT

The Setup

The Aftermath

The Rules

The Gun

The Plan

The Elevator

The Ghosts

The Confrontations

The Truth

Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

"Long Way Down" by Jason Reynolds tells the story of Will, a fifteen-year-old boy, who is determined to avenge his brother Shawn's death by following the rules of the street: no crying, no snitching, and always get revenge. As Will descends in an elevator, the ghosts of his past, including family and friends who were victims of violence, join him. They share their stories, revealing the cyclical nature of violence in their community. Will's journey becomes a confrontation with the truth about his family and the devastating consequences of following the rules blindly. The story explores themes of grief, revenge, and the impact of violence on young lives, raising questions about whether the cycle can ever be broken.

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Release date

Audiobook: February 19, 2025