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Golden Boy
A mother writes a series of letters to her stillborn son, Aiden. The desperation in her letters devolves into a sinister madness that is equal parts repulsive and relatable. Golden Boy is a tragic tale of loss, depression, and hopelessness.
270 pages, Paperback
Published March 19, 2019
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About the author
Ray Slater Berry
1 book10 followersBorn and raised in London, England, Ray studied BA English & Creative Writing and MA Professional Writing at Falmouth University, Cornwall.
Ray relocated to Barcelona in 2015 and has been writing ever since. He's currently working on his second novel, Kelly and the Willow Tree.
Ray relocated to Barcelona in 2015 and has been writing ever since. He's currently working on his second novel, Kelly and the Willow Tree.
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August 22, 2019
Dear Aiden,
I wasn't sure to begin with if this was a book for me but the first few pages hooked me in immensely and I couldn't put it down until I inhaled every single word the book had to offer.
An extremely insightful and powerful yet terrifying story of a mother whose child was stillborn and she hasn't had a chance to be a mother, although she undoubtedly perfected the art of pretending.
A character that I pitied, admired and feared at various times.
What Ray Slater Berry does brilliantly is the rich development of characters through his descriptions and dialogues, tricking me into thinking I too could be their friend as the theme explored is not far from home, for anyone, and nobody really knows what goes on behind the closed doors of someone's mind.
A truly amazing debut book by a very talented, bright, young author.
I highly recommended and urge you stop right now and get yourself a copy!
I wasn't sure to begin with if this was a book for me but the first few pages hooked me in immensely and I couldn't put it down until I inhaled every single word the book had to offer.
An extremely insightful and powerful yet terrifying story of a mother whose child was stillborn and she hasn't had a chance to be a mother, although she undoubtedly perfected the art of pretending.
A character that I pitied, admired and feared at various times.
What Ray Slater Berry does brilliantly is the rich development of characters through his descriptions and dialogues, tricking me into thinking I too could be their friend as the theme explored is not far from home, for anyone, and nobody really knows what goes on behind the closed doors of someone's mind.
A truly amazing debut book by a very talented, bright, young author.
I highly recommended and urge you stop right now and get yourself a copy!
March 23, 2024
The main character in this book had such a clear and believable voice.
An unhinged mother, struggling to deal with past trauma and loss.
I found myself turning the pages faster and faster as the story grew to a crescendo.
Much more enjoyable and real than the novel I compared it to in the title!
An unhinged mother, struggling to deal with past trauma and loss.
I found myself turning the pages faster and faster as the story grew to a crescendo.
Much more enjoyable and real than the novel I compared it to in the title!
February 2, 2022
I was engulfed so much by this book that I made it a point to read almost every day and sometimes reading until the early morning. I had to know what was going to happen next with Barbara. Ray - this book is amazing!
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