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

emotional reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

“no one should diminish themselves to prove their love.”

this is a meditation on what it means to be taught to simply accept your life, every aspect, never questioning anything, never truly making your own decisions believing that your acceptance of what is and your denial of your emotions is the epitome of manhood. a meditation on how a father might come to sacrifice a meaningful relationship with his son, how a father might come to deny who their son is so deeply that a wedge is created that seems impassable, each waiting for the other one to step forward with love, both hiding behind pain they don’t want to face, resulting in loss for the sake of maintaining an oppressive version of manhood

this is deep and meaningful and lyrical and beautiful