Reviews tagging 'Torture'

The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead

102 reviews

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

eveliina's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad tense 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? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Physical abuse, and Torture

eileenaf's review against another edition

inspiring sad 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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Death, Forced institutionalization, Gun violence, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Racism, Racial slurs, Torture, and Violence

rebeckareads's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional medium-paced

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

4.0

I have tried to write a review for this book, but trying to "rate" a book based on real (and such awfully cruel) events leaves a sour taste in my mouth, so I won't. I recommend it though, strongly. Difficult but necessary read about an ongoing piece of history.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Forced institutionalization, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, and Torture

niamh20's review against another edition

dark mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Sexual assault, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Racial slurs, and Hate crime

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

jessdav95's review against another edition

challenging emotional informative sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Racism, Racial slurs, Torture, Physical abuse, Murder, Gun violence, Forced institutionalization, and Child abuse

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

longlostreader's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Murder, Pedophilia, Racism, Racial slurs, Torture, and Violence

whatizontheshelf's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Gore, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual assault, Torture, and Violence