A review by midnightverde
Don't Cry for Me by Daniel Black

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This book is beautifully written and deals with important topics, such as the aftermath of slavery on Black families, the way gender stereotypes harm everyone, homophobia, sexual assault, spousal abuse, child abuse, and navigating parenthood and marriage without knowing what you’re doing and making huge mistakes. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Homophobia, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Sexual harassment, and Colonisation

Moderate: Alcoholism, Infidelity, Pregnancy, and Alcohol