The Divine Boys

“Restrepo triumphs in her depiction of toxic masculinity and the clash of social classes, and navigates her characters through a sensational crime without subscribing to stereotypes. This elegy for lost youth and innocence is a powerhouse.” —Publishers Weekly “A compelling story of how men who revel in misogyny and privilege can create a brutal darkness.” —Kirkus Reviews “The book eviscerates toxic masculinity and will elicit strong responses from readers. Powerful and award-winning, this is not one to be taken lightly.” —Ms. Magazine “This is a compelling story of toxic masculinity, entitlement born of privilege, and lost innocence.” —The Guardian “The Divine Boys explores the boundaries of friendship and loyalty, while examining the corruption privilege can cause in a body and mind.” —Bustle “The Divine Boys packs a lot of social commentary into its two hundred-odd pages, achieving through fiction and metaphor what weightier tomes often struggle to convey. Ms. Restrepo, through this deft translation by Carolina De Robertis, has written an account of murder, guilt, and culpability that’s both lyrical and heart-wrenching.” —Criminal Element