Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry

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Summary: One of the best
Review: In my english class, we were assigned this book to read. Most were reading chapter by chapter. However, I was so into the book, that I decided to read the whole thing in two days. The strong plot and the great characters really brought the feeling to the book. I believe a five is a well deserved score because it was a well written book and was that I and most other people seemed to enjoy.

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Summary: The story is socially and historically significant.
Review: The story is told from the voice of a nine year old black child in Mississippi, coming of age during the Depression. Her family owns their land. Grandpa Logan, who is deceased, bought it during Reconstruction from a carpet bagger. Big Ma was born on a plantation, after slavery, and she learned the art of folk medicine while there. This story covers historical time frames that are epochs in African- American studies. The schools the children attended - "separate but equal". The books given to the black students that should have been trashed, per Lil'man's reaction. The book of poetry by Langston Hughes given as a Christmas represents the Harlem Rennessance. The nightmen (kkk) and their violent attacks. The greatest shock of Cassie's life was when she found out that whites defined her as a "Nigger". Her encounter with the store owner who served whites before he served blacks and his response to her rebellion against his actions. The store owner asked "whose little nigger is this?' This story touches the heart of the reader and causes them to become "active participants".

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Summary: This is a GREAT book!
Review: When I was in 7th grade last year, I really didn't want to read the book. It was an assignment, but I still didn't want to. At first, I would only read the first few chapters for hours and hours. Then, one day I stayed home from school because I was sick. I read that book, and I cried for a long time after I read the last line. It is amazing how the norms have changed since the 1930's. Amazing book. I would recommend this book to anyone willing to learn and read a nice, developed book about the pain and suffering of the black people during the depression.

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Summary: A powerful and dramatic story,which brings truth...
Review: "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry" is a story of a strong and independent black family. They never gave up on life's toughest times. The Logan family refused to be taken as inferiors. Their pride was something that could never be taken away from them. No one was strong enough to ever take them down. This is a story of courage and pride. I really liked this book. The Logan family realized that nothing could be changed unless faced. It brings a truthful and captivating story upon the eyes of millions.

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Summary: This is a really cool book but a sad one too.
Review: I read it from school I thought it would be boring but I ended up buying the whole trilogy from Amazon.com.

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Summary: great!!!! it really made you think
Review: I was given this book by my teacher. I thought I wouldn't like it, but as soon as I got in to it I realised it was so good, I just couldn't put it down. I then gave to the rest of my family and they read it aswell, and their reviews were as good as mine. THANKYOU MILDRED FOR WRITING SUCH A WONDERFUL BOOK!!!!!!!!!!

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Summary: A must read historical fiction novel!!!
Review: I was required to read this novel for my English course just a couple of weeks ago. In the book, Mildred Taylor depicts the life of a little black girl in the 1930's with the utmost detail. In my class, we had discussions about reading between the lines and not taking in the literal meaning of the quotes. Mildred Taylor shows that you must first have pride in who you are before you take any further actions. It was so sad and touching yet so triumphant. Through this book, the life of a black in the 1930's fully shines through. The book also shows the inequality and hatred that fills each persons mind. Overall,I give the book an A+++. I really enjoyed it.

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Summary: BEST BOOK IN THE WORLD!!
Review: It's a very moving story that makes the reader feel what the African Americans felt during the Great Depression. Mildred Taylor had written several other books but I think this one is the best of them all.

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Summary: Interesting Book of a Families Life
Review: This book had all of the emotions found in very few books. The author included a vivid description of life for a black family in Alabama. The family tries to keep their land even though the father of the family is gone for the beginning of the book. All of the characters are describe with a vivid detail and description on their personal feelings. The main character Casey who is a young girl describes how her family lives through the hardships Blacks faced in the forties. EXCELLENT BOOK! Great for book reports.

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Summary: A very well written book.
Review: "Roll of Thunder Hear my Cry," was a very good book I thought. The author used details very well in describing the characters personalities, this help to understand how each character was. The story gave me a vision of how things were back in the day after slavery was ended. The author really knew how to catch the readers attention, like she did to me. Once I got into a good part of the book I didn't want to put it down. I recommend this book for people to read.