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A review by theladyyjay
The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Gun violence, Hate crime, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Murder, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Vomit, Medical content, Medical trauma, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment
Minor: Addiction, Rape, Police brutality, War