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A review by teacupsandfirereads
The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead
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.
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.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Child abuse, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, and Sexual violence