Whitehead, Colson
The Nickel Boys
- ISBN 13:
- 9780385537070
- author:
- Whitehead, Colson
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Doubleday Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 21 x 14 x 1.4 centimetres (0.36
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Historical Fiction, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Nickel Boys is a devastating narrative that dramatizes a dark chapter in American history. In 1960s Florida, two boys are unjustly sentenced to a juvenile reformatory, where they face a hellish existence. Elwood Curtis and Turner form an unlikely friendship, but their differing worldviews lead to a decision with far-reaching consequences.
Based on the true story of a reform school that operated for 111 years, this novel showcases Colson Whitehead's masterful storytelling. A gripping and driven narrative, The Nickel Boys is a powerful exploration of the human spirit and the lasting impact of trauma.
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