The Divine Boys by Laura Restrepo

The Divine Boys

Laura Restrepo with Carolina De Robertis (Translator)

missing duration info Add in missing duration information first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction crime challenging dark emotional slow-paced

Description

From acclaimed Colombian author Laura Restrepo comes a prize-winning novel inspired by a true crime that shattered a community and exposed the dark recesses of toxic masculinity and privilege.Immune to the consequences of immorality, five privileg...

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Community Reviews Summary of 67 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
tense 54%
challenging 36%
emotional 36%
mysterious 18%
sad 18%
informative 9%
reflective 9%

Pace

medium 72%
fast 18%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 55% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

No: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.6

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