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The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead

pleoniesmith's review against another edition

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4.0

This story goes beyond a retelling of a racial horror. I was moved by this tribute to a friendship, both real and imagined.

ciermae's review against another edition

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dark emotional sad tense 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

5.0

av0ncor3's review against another edition

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dark sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

bbboeken's review against another edition

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5.0

Exceptional writing, with enough distance between writer and subject yet very emphatic. Superb balance between structure, plot and engagement. Left me curious about his other novels.

wabisabigio's review against another edition

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emotional informative sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

4.0

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unicarolina's review against another edition

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relaxing sad medium-paced

4.5

sethsimmons122's review against another edition

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challenging emotional sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

cookewitch's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

5.0

Utterly heartbreaking but brilliant read! Even more heartbreaking knowing that it was inspired by the Dozier School for Boys in Florida and the awful treatment boys sent there had to endure.

Oh Elwood and Turner, I think you’ve broken my heart 💔 

📖💔📖

duranceau22ced's review against another edition

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challenging 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? It's complicated

4.0

brendi92's review against another edition

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dark emotional sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75