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A review by kippa
The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
Wow, this is a talented author. The seamless time jumps, the tricks in the writing. The content is hard to read but the writing is incredibly readable you can’t look away. Gut wrenching.
Graphic: Child death, Death, and Racism
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Sexual assault