A review by bookedupandbusy
Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Ike, a black man and Buddy-Lee, a white man are ex-convict fathers who come together to seek justice, after they learn about the murder of their sons, who were married to each other. They are completely different men that have to put their differences aside whilst grieving for their sons.

This book is the most down and dirty book I have read and by that, I mean it’s full of violence, profanity, it’s gritty and graphic! Please approach with caution as the story is full of homophobia, but it’s brutally honest about how a homophobic father feels towards his son.

The book is a great exploration of the revelation of one’s sexuality and a father’s expectations of his son. 

A part of me felt that they were not seeking justice for their sons. They were acting out of the sheer guilt of not accepting their sons for who they were when they were alive. They ultimately wanted Vengeance.

I didn’t give it a 5 ⭐️ as at times the story felt as though it was trying to be too woke in relation to Buddy-Lee’s ignorance on race.

Please read this, even though 80% of the story is full of violence 🫠😫😀 whilst reading I kept picturing Denzel Washington playing Ike 🙌🏾