How it Went Down Review

Magoon, Kekla. How it Went Down. Henry Holt and Company, New York. [325 p]. [$17.99]. 978085098693

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How it Went Down is a book that reflects events of recent years. A well thought out portrayal of what it is like to witness or be a part of a shooting, this book delves into the thought of those who saw how it went down. When events like this happen in real life we only know what the media tells us. And as we can see from reading this novel, the media is not always interested in telling the truth. Instead they are interested in telling a story. But these types of events, are not just stories, they are a compilation of stories, that work together to maybe tell one cohesive story. Every witness can think they saw something different, or wants to believe that things occurred a certain way. But by telling each individual's narrative, Magoon is able to show those who have not had an event such as this touch their life, that there is not simply one story. How it Went Down is an accurate and thoughtful portrayal of the horrible shooting events we have unfortunately had to witness in recent years. Readers will gain insight to what occurs behind the scenes so to speak, as we are usually only privy to the information that the media feels the need to provide.