Boys Don't Cry

It'll melt your heart

Teen Now

Malorie has created such a realistic story about what goes on in society just now. She doesn't sugar coat anything and just tells the story like it is. This could easily have been a non fiction story. These are issues that people face everyday. Single Teen Parents. Homophobic behaviour. And yet she manages to create a story that is full of hope and love and humour that had me crying alot with happiness for the characters. 5 / 5

Thoughts of a Mad Hatter

This exhilarating, heart pounding and hilarious journey is sure to light up the mind of young readers everywhere, and, without any doubts, I must proclaim that, Boys Don't cry, is a sensational explosion of emotion, life and, most importantly, the impenetrable love shared by a family. Praise must be lavished upon Malorie Blackman, who has executed a challenging tale with masterful skill and wit. I would urge anybody reading this review, irrespective of what books you would usually read, to pick this title up and allow yourself to be immersed in this modern-day emotional thriller! I can give you a 100% guarantee that, with this book, comes excitement at a real peak and absolutely brilliant fiction, made better because of how believable and true Blackman's writing is!

Radiowaves

Reading Boy's Don't Cry reminded me what a gem the author really is. She could have gone for the vampires, the superpowers, the dragons but she went for real life scenario's. Situations that me and you can relate to and learn from. Now that takes heart, and it's particularly one of the reasons I will continue to keep an eye out for her future work. So, should you read this book? Most DEFINITELY! 5 stars

Fantasy 4 Eva

The writing style is nice and relaxed and while it's clearly written with a younger audience in mind it never slips into pastiche. In fact, Blackman has a great ear for the way teenagers speak without having to noticeably force it to sound street or urban...Don't let the fact that its issues based get in the way as it's highly enjoyable, as Boys Don't Cry by Malorie Blackman is a fast and good read.

Active Dad

This novel doesn't hold back on big issues for teens: parenting, sexuality and family relationships. But in true Malorie style, all the subjects are dealt with sensitively and maturely while still being very much in tune with teenagers and the issues they face.

Family Planning and Reproductive Health Care Journal