Boys Don't Cry by Fíona Scarlett

Boys Don't Cry

Fíona Scarlett

256 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Description

They say boys don't cry.

But Finn's seen his Da do it when he thinks no one's looking, so that's not true.

And isn't it OK to be sad, when bad things happen?

They say boys don't cry, but you might . . .

Community Reviews Summary of 593 reviews

Moods

emotional 95%
sad 90%
reflective 46%
dark 28%
challenging 26%
hopeful 17%
tense 16%
inspiring 12%
funny 11%
adventurous 1%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 45%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 56% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 69% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 18% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.32

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