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The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead
3.0
emotional reflective sad slow-paced
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

This is a haunting story that needs to be heard. The horrors that befall these boys (especially the real ones this story is based upon) are inexplicable and unconscionable. Sadly, I just didn’t enjoy this book as much as I’d hoped. It lacked depth, and I wasn’t able to connect with the characters or the storyline to the degree it truly deserved.