A review by wsmythe19
Don't Skip Out on Me by Willy Vlautin

dark emotional inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I wish Vlautin would stop breaking my heart. Or at least offering up such heartbreaking characters. This book is a fine addition to his myriad of broken heroes and tragic figures: all champions. Horace Hopper, aka Hector Hidalgo, may be the best boxer I’ve read in ages. A true winner in my book.