A review by krandelzhofer
The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead

challenging dark emotional informative sad medium-paced
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

It wasn't as graphic as I thought it might be for which I was relieved. However, it still gave a gut-wrenching depiction of the treatment of these boys in the so-called reform school. Excellent writing.
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