92 pages 3 hours read

Dashka Slater

The 57 Bus: A True Story of Two Teenagers and the Crime that Changed Their Lives (2017)

Nonfiction | Book | YA | Published in 2017

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Reviews & Readership

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Dashka Slater’s The 57 Bus earns high praise for its empathetic and balanced portrayal of a real-life incident involving gender identity and social justice. Reviewers commend its journalistic rigor and narrative style, though some critique its heavy reliance on multiple perspectives might confuse readers. Overall, it's hailed for sparking crucial conversations on tolerance and complexity.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The 57 Bus?

Readers who would enjoy The 57 Bus by Dashka Slater are likely interested in social justice, LGBTQ+ issues, and true crime narratives. Fans of Angie Thomas' The Hate U Give or Susan Kuklin's Beyond Magenta will appreciate the compelling blend of personal stories and broader societal themes explored in this book.

Recommended

Reading Age

12-18years

Book Details

Topics
Crime / Legal
Race / Racism
LGBTQ
Genre
Mystery / Crime Fiction
Modern Classic Fiction