Don't Cry for Me by Daniel Black

Don't Cry for Me

Daniel Black

304 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Description

A Black father makes amends with his gay son through letters written on his deathbed in this wise and penetrating novel of empathy and forgiveness, for fans of Ta-Nehisi Coates, Robert Jones Jr. and Alice WalkerAs Jacob lies dying, he begins to wr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,988 reviews

Moods

emotional 93%
reflective 84%
sad 78%
challenging 34%
dark 20%
hopeful 17%
tense 14%
inspiring 13%
informative 8%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 25%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 88% | A mix: 8% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 22% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 78% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 98%

Average rating

4.37

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