A review by reputzy
The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead

challenging dark emotional hopeful 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? N/A

5.0

This is the most moving book I’d read in ages. Incredibly written, approachable but incredibly dark. 
I think everyone in America should read this and take these lessons with them

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Content Warnings

Minor: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Drug use, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Slavery, Forced institutionalization, Police brutality, Grief, Abandonment, Colonisation, and Injury/Injury detail