Don't Cry for Me
Don't Cry for Me
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Arkansas • 1940s-2010s
2022
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Don't Cry for Me by Daniel Black explores the complex relationship between a dying father and his estranged son. Through a series of letters, the father reflects on his past, revealing struggles, regrets, and hope for reconciliation. The narrative delves into themes of forgiveness, understanding, and the impact of generational trauma.
Melancholic
Emotional
Contemplative
Bittersweet
Heartwarming
Reviews & Readership
15,560 ratings
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Review Roundup
Don't Cry for Me by Daniel Black is praised for its emotional depth and exploration of father-son dynamics, particularly in addressing themes of regret and redemption. Readers appreciate the poignant and introspective prose. Criticism includes a perceived slow pace and some underdeveloped subplots. Overall, it is considered a moving narrative with strong character development.
Who Should Read Don't Cry for Me?
A reader of Don't Cry for Me by Daniel Black might enjoy contemplative narratives delving into complex familial relationships and themes of redemption. Fans of The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini or Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates may appreciate its emotional depth and exploration of father-son dynamics.
15,560 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
301
Novel • Fiction
Arkansas • 1940s-2010s
2022
Adult
18+ years
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