reading book response

   I am currently reading When Dad Killed Mom by Julius Lester. As the title says, these two kids' dad kills their mom unexpectedly and no one knows why. Both of the kids have different opinions on what they want to happen, their new living situation, and whether to see their dad or not.

   This book is always throwing new ideas about the shooting that lead to more questions about why it happened. Everyone in this book seems to talk in a very cautious and soft spoken voice or either very mad and stressed. The author always uses words I've never heard before to express everyone's emotions and thoughts. The chapters switch between each person which is cool.

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