The Divine Boys by Laura Restrepo

The Divine Boys

Laura Restrepo with Carolina De Robertis (Translator)

fiction crime challenging dark emotional slow-paced

208 pages | first published 2018

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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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Summary of 58 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
tense 55%
challenging 44%
emotional 33%
mysterious 22%
sad 22%
informative 11%
reflective 11%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 22%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

No: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.59

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