Reviews

Don't Cry for Me: A Novel by Daniel Black

nad_books623's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

This story is something that a lot of Black families can connect with. The story reminds me of my grandfathers childhood and possibly what some of my distant relatives experienced. There were moments that it was difficult for me to read but the story was well written and too compelling. I had to give it a day, but this book is staying with me. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Cancer, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Alcoholism, Abandonment, Child abuse, Death, Toxic relationship, Classism, Sexism, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Homophobia, and Physical abuse

Moderate: Abortion, Death of parent, and Racism

Minor: Racial slurs, Child death, Infidelity, and Slavery

shelbyshelbxo's review against another edition

5.0

This book actually comes alive while reading it.
Beautifully written. So painful and so important.. you’ll probably cry like I did.
Easy 5⭐️

lydiajohnson's review

5.0

This book should be mandatory for fathers of Black sons.

everetthays19's review against another edition

5.0

Cathartic. This healed a part of me that I did not know needed healing.

cagell's review against another edition

reflective medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

bookmeagoodread's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful reflective sad fast-paced

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

5.0

mschoo's review

challenging emotional hopeful reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

canascorner's review

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Homophobia, and Physical abuse

Moderate: Abortion, Suicide, Death of parent, Bullying, Grief, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, and Racism

kiya_lanae's review against another edition

4.0

This book was beautiful and so tender. It gave insight into the inner workings of how older black men from the south think and shed a big light on generational curses. It speaks on how important knowledge is, how knowledge allows us to look around, and realize we do have enough room to grow and change our minds. We're not limited to the narratives given to us as children. a real tear jerker!!

nyssa24's review against another edition

emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Emotional abuse, and Sexual violence