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Book Review of The Nickel Boys

The Nickel Boys
The Nickel Boys
Author: Colson Whitehead
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Hardcover
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Helpful Score: 1


This is my second Colson Whitehead novel. He is an excellent writer. This book tells the story of Elwood and Turner - two boys sent to the Nickel Academy after being charged with crimes. This is based on a real âschoolâ where terrible things happened especially if you happened to be a black youth. Very thought provoking. Worth the read.