A review by anitaconchita
Up the Down Staircase by Bel Kaufman

emotional funny informative reflective sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Deeply thought provoking, insightful, funny, and depressing. Clever use of mixed media and epistolary form to tell a very moving and compelling story of public education in urban America.