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Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby
4.0

Even though this is not the kind of book I typically gravitate towards, I knew I had to give it a shot when I saw how many personal Top Books of 2021 lists it was on. As expected, this book is gritty, gruesome, and action-packed.

After their sons are murdered, Ike and Buddy Lee return to a lifestyle that they left behind, a life filled with violence and crime. The people are dangerous and volatile, and they don't have much to lose.

I had to read this book slowly because the graphic details were overwhelming. The characters are well-developed and the masterful writing is undeniable. However, I don't think I was this book's target audience. The book reads just like an action movie, and I think it would translate perfectly to the screen. There were periods in the middle that lulled, but the ending was very satisfying.