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The Boy in the Black Suit

By: Jason Reynolds
Narrated by: Corey Allen
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Just when 17-year-old Matt thinks he can't handle one more piece of terrible news, he meets a girl who’s dealt with a lot more - and who just might be able to clue him in on how to rise up when life keeps knocking him down - in this wry, gritty novel from the author of When I Was the Greatest. Matt wears a black suit every day. No, not because his mom died - although she did, and it sucks. But he wears the suit for his gig at the local funeral home, which pays way better than the Cluck Bucket, and he needs the income since his dad can’t handle the bills (or anything, really) on his own. So while Dad's snagging bottles of whiskey, Matt's snagging fifteen bucks an hour. Not bad. But everything else? Not good. Then Matt meets Lovey. She's got a crazy name, and she's been through more crazy than he can imagine. Yet Lovey never cries. She's tough. Really tough. Tough in the way Matt wishes he could be. Which is maybe why he's drawn to her, and definitely why he can't seem to shake her. Because there's nothing more hopeful than finding a person who understands your loneliness - and who can maybe even help take it away.

©2015 Jason Reynolds (P)2015 Recorded Books Death & Dying Depression & Mental Health Difficult Situations Emotions & Feelings Family & Relationships Friendship Literature & Fiction

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I loved this book, but the narrator was like listening to nails on a chalkboard.

Great Book

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Decent story touched in several things but didn’t have much conclusion. I guess your to assume on this one.

Decent enough to pass the time

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Kids need these type of books to understand death at a young age. Also, it may help boys with relationships

Perfect read

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All the feels. Reynolds is a masterful storyteller and this one did. It disappoint. Great narrations as well!

Loved it!

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Jason did an awesome job of displaying the process of grief that Matt experienced. All to often we don’t consider how children/teens are impacted by loss.
I love how he and Love were able to forge a friendship, be supportive of one another, and teach each other about life after the loss of a love one.
Mr. Ray was just what Matt needed as well. This was a sweet love story that was wrapped in sadness.

Processing Grief

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Interesting perspective on loss and grief. I love how the author weaved the storyline.

Touching

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The beautiful thing about a Jason Reynolds book is that you will always- no matter the book, the characters, the setting- no matter who you are, where you live, how old you are- no matter what you look like, what you do for a living, what your hobbies are... you will always be able to see yourself in his characters.

This book was no different. Please read Jason Reynolds' works. You will not be sorry!

The Gift of a Jason Reynolds Book

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I love the book it really shows determination even when failure is present. definitely a go buy.

the boy in the black suit

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Loved it! the mail character, Matt, is honest, relate able and sometimes laugh out loud funny while he learns to cope with his mom's recent death and newly formed relationships.

Grieving teen learns to cope with moms death

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The combination of Jason Reynolds' writing and Corey Allen's narration is perfection. I found this audiobook so enjoyable.

Great pairing.

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