Reviews - O Reformatório Nickel

11.7k reviews for:

O Reformatório Nickel

Colson Whitehead

4.32 AVERAGE

shelbyk1313's review against another edition

3.5

medium-paced

xcarxradiox's review against another edition

4.25

dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

I’m struggling to write a review for the Nickel Boys because I absolutely hated the ending. Is this what the author intended? Did everyone else feel this way? Am I thinking too much about it? I have so many questions.

What I do know is that this book tackles very dark, fucked up American history. I felt sadness, fear, anger, and disgust. It covers very heavy topics that feel even heavier given the current state of that country. All of that being said, the Nickel Boys is a must read. Colson Whitehead is a fantastic writer and tackled this history very well.

nmo's review against another edition

3.75

challenging dark reflective tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

jimich28_'s review against another edition

5.0

dark sad tense 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: Yes

jonocantread's review against another edition

4.25

emotional hopeful inspiring sad tense 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

amandameira's review against another edition

1.0

Premise was very good but the book didn’t deliver. It was underwhelming as the author was very disconnected from the events. It was disjointed and dry, meandering and sometimes confusing.