Roll of Thunder, Hear My CryRoll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
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What it's about
In Mississippi during the Depression, the Logan family struggles to keep its integrity, pride and independence in the face of racism. It's also the story of Cassie Logan, an independent girl who learns why owning their own land matters so much to her family.
Why it's worth reading
It's on TIME's list of the 100 best young-adult books. It's a remarkably moving novel read by millions.
You'll love it if you liked
To Kill a Mockingbird
The Help
Their Eyes Were Watching GodGood to know
It depicts racist violence and language. It's a good family read for older children.
By the numbers
- Readers41 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics41 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Bestseller16 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #151 of the 260 young adult books we rank
- #649 of the 924 classics we rank
- #2039 of the 3,057 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Moving
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Quick answers
Is Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry worth reading?
Yes. It's on TIME's list of the 100 best young-adult books. It ranks #2,039 of the 3,057 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 64.7 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry about?
In Mississippi during the Depression, the Logan family struggles to keep its integrity, pride and independence in the face of racism. It's also the story of Cassie Logan, an independent girl who learns why owning their own land matters so much to her family.
How long does it take to read Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry?
About 8 hours (304 pages), or about 2 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry?
If you liked it, try To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, The Help by Kathryn Stockett or Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston.