A review by bookishmillennial
The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead

challenging dark emotional reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No
This was a devastating read that evoked a lot of anger & heartbreak for me. Something our buddy read discussions brought up was that even though this was set in Jim Crow-era Florida, it can still sadly probably represent the reality for many of today. This is based on a real "reform school" that operated for 111 years! 
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