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Don't Cry for Me
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It will sound callous to say that I found this novel-length letter boring. The premise is promising - a dying father reflects on his troubled relationship with his gay son and attempts to make amends. Unfortunately, the writing is bare-bones basic and didn't keep me engaged. I was happy to reach the end. I'm giving it 3 stars because I do have a (tiny) heart.
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February 8, 2022
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February 8, 2022
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February 11, 2022
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Feb 11, 2022 03:59PM
Tiny is better than none:)
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Boring is boring, no matter the content. Or maybe I'm totally heartless :)
Judith wrote: "Tiny is better than none:)" yes it is!
Jenna wrote: "Boring is boring, no matter the content. Or maybe I'm totally heartless :)"😅
Terrific review! I’m sure your heart is normal-sized, lol. Thanks for vetting this one. “Bare-bones basic” is definitely unappealing. I’ll pass.
Wow, the premise does sound interesting. Sorry it didn't deliver to your teeny tiny heart🤣. I do enjoy a good chuckle on a Saturday morning.
Debbie wrote: "Terrific review! I’m sure your heart is normal-sized, lol. Thanks for vetting this one. “Bare-bones basic” is definitely unappealing. I’ll pass." Thanks Debbie for your confidence in me...😀
Barbara wrote: "Wow, the premise does sound interesting. Sorry it didn't deliver to your teeny tiny heart🤣. I do enjoy a good chuckle on a Saturday morning."Wait...I think you just made my heart even teenier....😅
Holly wrote: "Onto something better!"Yes!
Omg listen to the author read this. It ripped my heart out. It was anything but bare boned. I’m glad I listened in case reading it left me with the same response as yours.
June wrote: "Omg listen to the author read this. It ripped my heart out. It was anything but bare boned. I’m glad I listened in case reading it left me with the same response as yours."June, that is so good to know - I wish I had listened!
I actually agree with this. Something seemed to be missing and I couldn’t put my finger on it
Kristin wrote: "I actually agree with this. Something seemed to be missing and I couldn’t put my finger on it" It does feel flat.
Elyse wrote: "Lisa -- I like your heart!!! You expressed yourself well - xo." Thank you Elyse! xo
I did not find it boring or bare-boned. It spoke directly to my angst both as a parent and as a child, as the inadvertently wounded and the inadvertent inflictor of wounds. When someone lays their soul bare only to be found wanting.. ouch. When someone yearns for connection but behaves in connection-destroying ways. Ouch again, and so often this happens.
Jandy wrote: "I did not find it boring or bare-boned. It spoke directly to my angst both as a parent and as a child, as the inadvertently wounded and the inadvertent inflictor of wounds. When someone lays their ..."Yes, ouch. But I'm so glad you found it meaningful.
Lol—I suspect you’re not at all a Grinch, you!
Deborah wrote: "Lol—I suspect you’re not at all a Grinch, you!" IDeborah, I appreciate your confidence in me!
@June thanks for that comment! Exactly what i was looking for before i place hold at my library
