mengzhenreads 's review for:

The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead

DID NOT FINISH

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

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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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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Forced institutionalization

Moderate: Child death, Sexual assault