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A review by coca_reads
Don't Cry for Me by Daniel Black
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This was incredibly powerful, heartfelt, and sad.
Its the story of Jacob writing a letter to his gay son, as Jacob is dying from cancer.
Jacob is trying to let his son know, that he loves him, even if it's difficult for him to admit, and even though he's failed to do it properly throughout his son's life.
It was so beautifully written and the messages were so deeply felt. The story talks about men's fear of changing and how that fear is often rooted in the idea that their perceived role in society as protectors and providers is diminishing, but it also talks about how that shouldn't be a cause for fear because it allows men to love their families more openly and freely. It allows for men to celebrate the lives of those the care about no matter what path they're walking, and to do it without shame.
Its the story of Jacob writing a letter to his gay son, as Jacob is dying from cancer.
Jacob is trying to let his son know, that he loves him, even if it's difficult for him to admit, and even though he's failed to do it properly throughout his son's life.
It was so beautifully written and the messages were so deeply felt. The story talks about men's fear of changing and how that fear is often rooted in the idea that their perceived role in society as protectors and providers is diminishing, but it also talks about how that shouldn't be a cause for fear because it allows men to love their families more openly and freely. It allows for men to celebrate the lives of those the care about no matter what path they're walking, and to do it without shame.