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A review by sophiabee3
The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
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? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Hate crime, Racial slurs, Racism, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Police brutality, Medical content, Grief, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Minor: Vomit