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A review by bookcaptivated
The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-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? No
4.0
Graphic: Blood, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Forced institutionalization, Gore, Murder, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Torture, and Violence
Moderate: Homophobia
Minor: Addiction and Alcoholism