Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry

[Isis]

I am kind of upset that I read the fourth book in the "Logans" series first. I'm sure I broke some sacred law by reading a book in a series out of order.

Anyway, this book was thought-provoking. It made me angry and it made me concerned and it made me sad. The dialogue was incredible at times. Cassie's mom and dad and uncle and grandma were all very wise people. They had so many fascinating things to say. I always had to go back and reread those parts. Of all the kids, I think Little Man was my favorite. He reminded me so much of my five year old nephew. I do agree the characterization was really well done.

There were many issues touched upon and it really breaks my heart how relevant they all are. Then again, it hasn't been that long since these issues happened. And even now, there is so much injustice. So many people are prejudiced and racist and hateful. Things haven't much changed.

I gotta say though, this ending took me by surprise. I expected something much different to happen. I'm glad it didn't go with my expectations. But I'm still so sad about TJ. That poor boy didn't deserve any of what happened to him. He could have been the jerkiest boy in town but he didn't deserve that violence. I saw that there are a few sequels to this book and I think book five deals with TJ some more so that would be really interesting to read. I really want to find out what happens.

One final note, or two. Uncle Hammer was amazing. He was another favorite. And also, that front cover painting was beautiful. I kept flipping back to it. I love paintings and art and let me tell you, that painting is one marvelous painting. I could stare at it forever. There are so many details to it. The fire and the clothes and the children's bare feet and their expressions and their surroundings. It's perfect.