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Oct 27, 2020
The Nickel Boys follows the perspective of two young men: Elwood and Turner, currently enrolled in a juvenile reform school. The readers witness the haunting tragedies behind the gates of the school through glimpses of racial injustice and cruelty based on a true story. The Nickel Boys was a book recommended to me by a close friend, and I was glad I read it! The book was beautifully written, with no hesitation in disclosing raw details. The writing was hauntingly descriptive, and the setting was well researched to acknowledge the true story. A plot twist was extremely well-executed, and I did not expect it at all. Overall, I would rate it a memorable 4.5/ 5 stars because of the book’s beautiful writing to educate on pressing societal matters combined with fast pacing that allowed for a quick read that will stay with you beyond the end. I would recommend it to anyone who is a fan of heartwarming, educating, and suspenseful stories. The age recommendation would be for readers in the range of 14+ for brief mentions of graphic violence. The Nickel Boys will change your perspective on the past, to question the meaning of friendships, and enlighten your knowledge of racial injustices.