A review by everyotherpageorso
The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead

dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

A breathtaking and heartbreaking narrative. The ending really grabs you! Whitehead is incredible!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Violence, Physical abuse, Hate crime, and Child death

Moderate: Death and Child death