The Divine Boys by Laura Restrepo

The Divine Boys

Laura Restrepo with Carolina De Robertis (Translator)

208 pages 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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