The Nickel Boys

Colson Whitehead’s latest novel, The Nickel Boys, is a powerful and haunting story that will stay with you long after you’ve finished reading it. Set in the 1960s during the civil rights movement, this book follows two African American boys, Elwood and Turner, as they navigate their way through the Jim Crow-era South and the horrific Nickel Academy. The characters are complex and interesting, the plot is engaging and thought-provoking, and the writing is beautiful. Although The Nickel Boys can be a difficult read at times because of its confronting themes, it’s ultimately an inspiring and empowering story about courage, resilience, and hope. With its timely message and vivid portrayal of history, this book is sure to become a classic.