Overall the novel provides an enjoyable, if not mind-blowing, read, but Alla's alternative angle on the issues emerging from gun violence does mean that more pressing questions are overlooked.
For those interested in the questions overlooked by ''Black Chalk'', I would recommend the critically-lauded [[We Need To Talk About Kevin by Lionel Shriver]], which presents a mother's attempt to account for the horrific actions of her son. [[Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult]] also provides an emotive and challenging account of the motivations of a school shooter. Would you like to know more about [[Lolita Book Review: Most Important Things to Know|Lolita]]?
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