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A review by emakay
The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Physical abuse, Racism, Torture, Violence, and Blood
Minor: Alcoholism, Child death, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, and Forced institutionalization