Whitehead, Colson

The Nickel Boys: Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction 2020

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ISBN 13:: 9780708899427
author:: Whitehead, Colson
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Fleet
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2020
Pages:: 224
Dimensions:: 19.6 x 12.4 x 2 centimetres (0.1
Genre:: Fiction & Literature, American, Fiction & Literature,
Condition:: New
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The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead is a powerful and haunting novel about two boys sentenced to a reform school in 1960s Florida. Abandoned by his parents, Elwood Curtis is brought up by his loving grandmother, but his future is destroyed by a single mistake. He arrives at The Nickel Academy, where he is subjected to physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, and must confront the harsh reality that the world is a cruel and corrupt place. In this gripping and thought-provoking novel, Colson Whitehead brilliantly dramatizes another strand of American history. Through the story of Elwood and his fellow inmate Turner, Whitehead explores themes of identity, morality, and survival in the face of overwhelming oppression. The result is a deeply moving and unflinching portrayal of a dark period in American history. With its vivid prose and unflinching honesty, The Nickel Boys is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in historical fiction, coming-of-age stories, or the struggles of African American communities.

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