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A sobering reminder of the devastation caused by hurricane Katrina. My heart hurts from Reading this but I'm glad it exists. Everyone should know what happened and never forget.
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While watching news reports about Hurricane Katrina is still a vivid memory for me, over ten years have past and most of my teen patrons were probably too young to remember much of the event. This graphic novel is an excellent introduction to Hurricane Katrina. The drawings and words work well together to paint a grim but fair depiction of the catastrophe. In addition, the book includes several pages of source notes and bibliography.
I am SO glad that I read this graphic novel. I typically like narrative nonfiction, but I am impressed by the way that the creators of this graphic novel were able to put together quotations and illustrations to bring the facts of this natural disaster to life. Although it didn't follow any specific person, it felt similar to the March graphic novels. Definitely a great book to recommend to anyone who is reluctant to read nonfiction (like me!).
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This is the very first GN I have ever rated better than a 1 1/2. I do not like GNs, but this one was short, sweet and to the point. My only objection was on the page (left hand side) where, in the 1st sentence, it spoke of "policemen"; then in the last sentence in the same paragraph referred to them as "cops" - demeaning, in my book. It gave the facts, gruesome as they were, & the government's involvement (or not). They didn't judge, just gave the hard, cold facts.
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Provides a great timeline of events. The illustrations were powerful, but it was political and graphic at times.
Aug 03, 2016
Jennifer Speigner
marked it as to-read
Jun 03, 2016
Scott Fillner
marked it as to-read
