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Razorblade Tears

S.A. Cosby

Start date: February 1, 2022

Finish date: February 28, 2022

Discussion: Group Books of the Month (BotM)

Why we're reading this: Chosen by members as our BotM for February 2022.
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Oct 15, 2021 Amy J rated it it was amazing

Shelves: amy-library, 2021-challenge, botm

Ike and Buddy in many ways are so different, but yet have some similarities. Both have been in prison and both of their married sons were tragically murdered. When the police aren't moving rapidly enough, they take matters into their own hands. Each has to overcome the feelings they had with accepting their gay sons and their murder.

This was different than the standard mystery/thriller. Although there was a lot of action, especially the latter half of the book, there was significant character d ...more

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Jun 19, 2021 Trisha rated it really liked it

"Folks like to talk about revenge like it’s a righteous thing but it’s just hate in a nicer suit"

I knew this would be an emotional read. The beginning was tough - such a tragedy for these 2 fathers to meet at their son's funerals. But as they band together and become fierce and determined, I was so hooked on the story it was hard to stop.

The two fathers are hard to love at first but then, you can't help but love them and root for them. I was so emotionally sucked in to the story that I already m ...more

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Feb 14, 2022 Meera rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: thriller, bookmarks-magazine, book-of-the-month, poc-author, bought2021, 22fav

Without a doubt, this was a novel about revenge. But it was also about heartbreaking loss and unremitting regret. I do not think I've read another book like this where one minute it is action-packed and full of suspense and the next minute makes you break out in tears. Sometimes this happens in the same minute. If I could have read this in one sitting, I would have. This was an emotional read but well worth it for me. ...more

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Nov 19, 2021 Danielle rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I loved this book! It was unexpected, thrilling and heartfelt. I want to reread it again!

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Nov 20, 2021 Red The Book Nerd rated it it was amazing

What a ride! I envisioned Idris Elba and Walton Goggins as the main characters in this read. I love a good revenge story and this one did not disappoint. This had a bit of the flavor of Law Abiding Citizen.
It flowed pretty quickly, not many dull moments at all. I didn’t want to stop reading and that hasn’t happened in a while. It was so well written, I felt as if I had a rolling movie in my head the entire time. I would have to define it as a modern day, suburban western. ha!

If you’re squeamis ...more

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