
The Death of a 10-Year-Old Boy
by Scott Reardon
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Pub Date May 18 2023 | Archive Date Jun 30 2023
Description
The Death of a 10-Year-Old Boy is a heartbreaking, once-in-a-generation novel that takes readers to the edge of human existence.
For fans of Tolstoy and Hemingway's Old Man and the Sea.
A man takes his dying son on a hunt for a bear that's killed two people. The man wants the boy to see something in life beyond school and sports, beyond everything he's ever known. Ultimately the book is about what's left when we're facing the end: what are we and what does it mean to be alive?
Available Editions
EDITION | Hardcover |
ISBN | 9781733240499 |
PRICE | $15.99 (USD) |
PAGES | 150 |
Available on NetGalley
Featured Reviews

A story of wondering what you would do if your life would soon be over, and if there is a God. The writing is so well done you can visually see everything that's happening, and feel the pain of both father and son dealing with the end. Beautifully written with a steady flow of emotions it doesn't disappoint the reader. I appreciate the beauty of the story while having to remember the title of the book. Thanks to NetGalley and publishers for an early read of this story.

This is a beautifully written story about a father and sons last journey together as the son faces his last few months of life. I love this bear hunt experience they go on together - it was important to the boy to feel like a man before dying and the father was determined to make that happen for him. Along the way Scott Reardon does a wonderful job capturing the love between the two, the desire to have life mean something, and how you reevaluate everything when faced with tragedy. It’s a quick read and be prepared for tears, but absolutely worthwhile.
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