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A review by jstilts
The Cheater's Guide to Love by Junot Díaz
emotional
funny
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A short story that goes at a rattling pace - I don't usually like to read anything of any length in one sitting, but the writing style absolutely demands you don't stop.
Set in Boston and the Dominican Republic, every chapter covers a year from the end of Yunior's long term relationship. While it's absolutely his fault (he cheated with fifty women over six years!) and while his attitude to women is pretty awful, you can't help hoping he will pull out of the spiralling social life, physical health and mental health whirlpool that is almost entirely of his own creation.
Full of strong language and bad attitudes, this is a fun fast-paced read.
Set in Boston and the Dominican Republic, every chapter covers a year from the end of Yunior's long term relationship. While it's absolutely his fault (he cheated with fifty women over six years!) and while his attitude to women is pretty awful, you can't help hoping he will pull out of the spiralling social life, physical health and mental health whirlpool that is almost entirely of his own creation.
Full of strong language and bad attitudes, this is a fun fast-paced read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Sexism, Pregnancy, and Sexual content
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Toxic relationship