Reviews tagging 'Sexual violence'

The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead

50 reviews

atamano's review against another edition

dark reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Racism, Forced institutionalization, Physical abuse, and Violence

Moderate: Pedophilia and Sexual violence

buckleberryfinn's review against another edition

dark emotional informative sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

one of the best books i've read, not just for school but in general, very emotional, uncomfortable and moving, the type of book i didn't want to finish in a way but i had to

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Racism, Child abuse, Child death, and Physical abuse

Moderate: Racial slurs and Cursing

Minor: Sexual violence

humanpuke's review

dark emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism

Moderate: Torture

Minor: Sexual violence

teacupsandfirereads's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

Part of my reading goal for February was to read for Black History Month and focus on books by Black authors on my shelves. This one truly hit the nail on the head. 

The reality this novel was based off of was new to me. With everything that happened in southern US a century ago, I also wasn't surprised. This book taught me so much, but I still have so much left to learn. 

This novel was short, but packed quite a punch. It was dense and heavy, but Whitehead's writing was so masterful.

I think this is another essential read and I think it would be great on the screen. It it very deserving of the prizes, awards and acknowledgements it has been given.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Child abuse, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, and Sexual violence

beccarose94's review against another edition

challenging sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism and Physical abuse

Moderate: Sexual violence

mmaguire's review

dark emotional tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, Violence, and Child abuse

Moderate: Sexual violence

learivel's review against another edition

emotional informative sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism

Moderate: Violence

Minor: Sexual violence

srhslv's review against another edition

challenging dark sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual violence and Sexual assault

readthroughtheseasons's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism

Moderate: Child abuse and Physical abuse

Minor: Sexual violence

ashleyscout's review against another edition

dark emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Racism, and Sexual violence