Reviews tagging 'Sexual violence'

The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead

52 reviews

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

chelregel's review against another edition

informative reflective 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? It's complicated

5.0

Without spoiling anything, this book wrecked me. I’m sitting here now just dwelling on how sad it is, only to be horrified at the fact that it’s based on reality. This is my first Colson Whitehead book, but not my last. Even though you don’t spend a lot of time getting to know every character, I still felt deeply connected to the story that was told. Everyone should read this book. 

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Content Warnings

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

Moderate: Sexual violence

julesloyola's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional informative reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Child abuse, Physical abuse, and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Abandonment

Minor: Sexual violence and Rape

badmom's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad tense fast-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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Racism, and Violence

Moderate: Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Death, Confinement, and Racial slurs

evanmcomer's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, Gun violence, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Murder, Violence, Torture, Slavery, Rape, and Police brutality

cozylifewithabby's review against another edition

challenging dark informative medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Racial slurs, Racism, and Torture

openhearts_openbookshelves's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• 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: Child abuse, Violence, Torture, Racism, Racial slurs, Physical abuse, Forced institutionalization, and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Bullying, Pedophilia, and Sexual violence

miachalupa's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Bullying, Blood, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Grief, Gun violence, Murder, Physical abuse, Pedophilia, Racism, Racial slurs, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Torture

rrovezzi's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad 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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Child abuse, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Murder, Violence, Torture, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual violence, Rape, Police brutality, and Racial slurs