34 pages • 1 hour read
Walter Dean MyersShooter
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2004A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Shooter by Walter Dean Myers delves into the psyche of teens involved in a school shooting. The narrative, presented through interviews, police files, and journal entries, captivates with its realistic portrayal and emotional depth. While praised for its compelling structure and authentic dialogue, some find it disturbingly intense and complex for younger readers. Overall, it's viewed as a powerful, thought-provoking read.
Who Should Read Shooter?
Readers who would enjoy Walter Dean Myers's Shooter are typically teens and young adults interested in psychological dramas and complex, character-driven narratives. Comparable to books like Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher and We Need to Talk About Kevin by Lionel Shriver, Shooter delves into the minds of troubled youth and their motivations.
Recommended
Reading Age
14-18yearsLexile Level
690L