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Boys Don't Cry by Fíona Scarlett

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whatchapterareyouon's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

I enjoyed this book as it was a fresh premise and well written multi-POV but I felt like it could’ve had more depth.

It follows two brothers across two timelines, pre and post death and delves into grief and the pressure boys have to not express their emotions but as the themes were powerful, I think it could’ve had more depth and been explored better.

ellengreen's review against another edition

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emotional sad slow-paced

4.0

rach_av's review against another edition

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emotional sad fast-paced

4.0

chelseascurrentread's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.75

eviegoose's review against another edition

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5.0

so so real and beautiful, close to home. as an irish person born and raised, no book has ever truly captured the essence of life here when you grow up struggling like this book has. beautifully intertwined with such a humane, touching story about a young boy with cancer. very grounded and real whilst still also being its own thing 1000%