Violent Ends
Violent Ends by Shaun David Hutchinson is a poignant exploration of the impact of a school shooting, published by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers on December 13, 2016. This reprint edition spans 368 pages and is presented in English. The narrative unfolds through the perspectives of seventeen notable young adult authors, each contributing to the multifaceted story of Kirby Matheson, a boy who transforms from an ordinary student into a perpetrator of violence.
Readers will find a unique structure as each chapter delves into the lives of those affected by Kirby’s actions, revealing their emotions and experiences. The book addresses themes of violence, bullying, and the complexities of adolescent feelings, offering insights into the motivations behind such tragic events. By focusing on the victims and their connections to Kirby, this work provides a broader understanding of the consequences of violence in schools, making it a significant addition to discussions surrounding social themes in young adult fiction.
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In a one-of-a-kind collaboration, seventeen of the most recognizable YA writers—including Shaun David Hutchinson, Neal and Brendan Shusterman, and Beth Revis—come together to share the viewpoints of a group of students affected by a school shooting.
It took only twenty-two minutes for Kirby Matheson to exit his car, march onto the school grounds, enter the gymnasium, and open fire, killing six and injuring five others.
But this isn’t a story about the shooting itself. This isn’t about recounting that one unforgettable day.
This is about one boy—who had friends, enjoyed reading, playing saxophone in the band, and had never been in trouble before—became a monster capable of entering his school with a loaded gun and firing bullets at his classmates.
Each chapter is told from a different victim’s viewpoint, giving insight into who Kirby was and who he’d become. Some are sweet, some are dark; some are seemingly unrelated, about fights or first kisses or late-night parties. This is a book told from multiple perspectives—with one character and one event drawing them all together—by some of YA’s most recognizable names.
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