Boys Don't Cry by Fíona Scarlett

Boys Don't Cry

Fíona Scarlett

256 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Description

They say boys don't cry.

But Finn's seen his Da do it when he thinks no one's looking, so that's not true.

And isn't it OK to be sad, when bad things happen?

They say boys don't cry, but you might . . .

Community Reviews Summary of 756 reviews

Moods

emotional 95%
sad 88%
reflective 44%
dark 29%
challenging 25%
hopeful 16%
tense 16%
funny 11%
inspiring 10%
adventurous 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 47%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 56% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 65% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.28

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