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Please take the Boy

   (5 reviews)
Genres: General Fiction,
Sub-genres: Slice of Life, Friendship / Found Family, Small Town Fiction

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Johnny's dad is taking him fishing.

Copyright © 2026 Topher Lydon; All Rights Reserved.

Story Recommendations (9 members)

  • Action-Packed 0
  • Great Pacing 1
  • Great Characters 7
  • Character Growth 5
  • Dialog / Banter 5
  • Plot Twists 2
  • Beautiful Writing 6
  • Immersive World 3
  • Satisfying Ending 5
  • Fresh / Original 5
  • Counldn't Put It Down 2
  • Suspenseful 3
  • Gave Me Chills 1
  • Funny 0
  • Feel-Good 2
  • Heartwarming 7
  • Emotional Impact 9
  • Thought-Provoking 6
  • Romantic Chemistry 0
  • Smoldering Chemistry 0
  • Like 2
  • Love 3
  • Wow 1
  • Fingers Crossed 1

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   2 of 2 members found this review helpful 2 / 2 members

This story captures life in a less fortunate, independent setting. Poverty and abuse are offset with the love of an exhausted father and a defining friendship between two boys. A short read that will leave you thinking about things you take for granted that are missing from Johnny and Emmett’s life.

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   2 of 2 members found this review helpful 2 / 2 members

A too short story of two young boys and two different fathers in a hard, poor area of swamp filled Louisiana. One father drinks coffee and the other drinks lots of alcohol. The boys are friends. Johnny loved by his dad, Walt, is going on a fishing trip with his dad and invited Emmett to  go along

Read on to find out about the different home life of the two boys and when challenged see if Johnny's father, Walt,  takes Emmett along knowing the baggage he brings. Walt worries about the future for them but makes today satisfying.

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