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5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Grief, Death, and Cancer
Minor: Murder
ashleycmms's review
challenging
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Grief, Gun violence, and Cancer
Moderate: Toxic relationship and Domestic abuse
potatie's review
emotional
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Three things to describe The Boy in the Black Suit:
1. Grief
2. Alcoholism
3. Finding love through cooking
CAWPILE: 8.29 = 4 stars
What Jason Reynolds accomplishes in The Boy in the Black Suit is a deep personal look into the way grief can affect people. Coming along to each funeral with Matt, was eye opening and heart wrenching of an experience. The beautiful change in Matt we see as he comes to terms with the death of his mother, and the connection he finds again through cooking was outstanding.
The poetic prose of Jason's writing was stunning and engaging, at no point did you feel there was too much wording, or long drawn out descriptions for the sake of it. The ending gave you a sense of relief and longing for further explanation into Matt and Lovey's life.
I will devour anything that Jason Reynolds writes.
1. Grief
2. Alcoholism
3. Finding love through cooking
CAWPILE: 8.29 = 4 stars
What Jason Reynolds accomplishes in The Boy in the Black Suit is a deep personal look into the way grief can affect people. Coming along to each funeral with Matt, was eye opening and heart wrenching of an experience. The beautiful change in Matt we see as he comes to terms with the death of his mother, and the connection he finds again through cooking was outstanding.
The poetic prose of Jason's writing was stunning and engaging, at no point did you feel there was too much wording, or long drawn out descriptions for the sake of it. The ending gave you a sense of relief and longing for further explanation into Matt and Lovey's life.
I will devour anything that Jason Reynolds writes.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism and Grief
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