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lyssaloveslit 's review for:
The Nickel Boys
by Colson Whitehead
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
A haunting, beautifully written novel inspired by a real hellhole of a school in Florida.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual violence, Forced institutionalization, Police brutality, Classism