The Boy in the Black Suit Summary
Reynolds, Jason

The Boy in the Black Suit Overview

The Boy in the Black Suit, by Jason Reynolds, is the story of Matt Miller, a high school senior who is learning to cope with his mother's death. Matt discovers that the drama of high school is actually a trivial matter as he begins a new job at a funeral home. He also begins a new relationship. Ultimately, Matt learns that he can cope with his grief, and he finds hope for a bright future. The main themes of the novel are the uncertainty of life, coping with grief, and the effects of violence.