A review by mengzhenreads
The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead

dark emotional reflective sad medium-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

4.0

Super powerful and deeply upsetting and impactful. My only wish is that the writing delved a little more into Elwood's own internal thoughts and stuff, since the writing style held all of the character's emotions at arm's length sometimes. But overall, this packs a punch. 
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