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A review by she_reads_though
The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
This book is captivating and horrific, but also a quick read. A tale that hooked me from page one and my attention really didn’t falter. The ending surprised me, shook me deep with emotion, and made me want to look up the true events this story is loosely based on.
I can’t wait to read more Colson Whitehead. No wonder he’s been making every list and winning every prize. The writing is beautiful, the story flows, and the topics, albeit heavy, are important and do not feel overdone.
I can’t wait to read more Colson Whitehead. No wonder he’s been making every list and winning every prize. The writing is beautiful, the story flows, and the topics, albeit heavy, are important and do not feel overdone.
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Forced institutionalization, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail