Boys Don't Cry by Fíona Scarlett
Synopsis
Set in the heart of working-class Dublin, Scarlett's probing, deeply moving dissection of toxic masculinity and the legacy of family violence finds plenty of humour amidst the struggles of its brilliantly drawn protagonists.
They say boys don't cry. But Finn's seen his Da do it when he thinks no one's looking, so that's not true.
And isn't it OK to be sad, when bad things happen? They say boys don't cry, but you might . . .
Reviews
'Unforgettable.' Donal Ryan
'Authentic to the bone' Kit de Waal
'It will break your heart in a million different ways.' Louise O'Neill
'Powerful and poignant.' Ruth Hogan
'Hilarious and heartbreaking.' Louise Nealon
I can't remember ever reading anything so moving . . . It's so beautiful.' Marian Keyes
About the Author
Fíona Scarlett is from Dublin but now living in Co. Kildare with her husband and two children. She holds an MLitt in creative writing from the University of Glasgow as well as a masters in early childhood education. She was awarded the Denis O'Driscoll Literary Bursary through Kildare County Council in 2019 and a Literature Bursary through the National Arts Council Ireland in 2020. She works full time as a primary school teacher and Boys Don't Cry is her debut novel.