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A review by a_chickletz
Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby
4.0
Razorblade Tears was a book that was sitting on my shelf for a bit because of one of my Night Worms subscription boxes. I had finished Blacktop Wasteland and I dove into this one as soon as I did. A lot of people seem to have a hit and miss with it due to the themes and the violence expressed in it.
This is a tough book but one that I personally enjoyed. I think what I enjoyed about it is how raw it is. Two fathers both lost sons who were gay and are settling with the grief and the shame that they did not support their sons better. They also have criminal backgrounds. Using the strength of their criminal backgrounds, they go digging into the deaths of their sons. They end up finding out their deaths were a covered-up murder. But for who and why? That's what you read to find out.
I will say that if you're not one for violence, characters that are not morally good, adult themes, swearing, ... then this book is probably not one for you or one that you will not be able to finish. If you are able to stomach it and are not bothered by it, then, it will be a pretty good read.
I enjoyed the author's narrative voice and like his past book this one would make a great film. I look forward to his next book.
This is a tough book but one that I personally enjoyed. I think what I enjoyed about it is how raw it is. Two fathers both lost sons who were gay and are settling with the grief and the shame that they did not support their sons better. They also have criminal backgrounds. Using the strength of their criminal backgrounds, they go digging into the deaths of their sons. They end up finding out their deaths were a covered-up murder. But for who and why? That's what you read to find out.
I will say that if you're not one for violence, characters that are not morally good, adult themes, swearing, ... then this book is probably not one for you or one that you will not be able to finish. If you are able to stomach it and are not bothered by it, then, it will be a pretty good read.
I enjoyed the author's narrative voice and like his past book this one would make a great film. I look forward to his next book.