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Literary Fiction· United States

The Nickel Boys

by Colson Whitehead
Aggregate Editorial Score80/100
★Pulitzer Prize
Published 2020224 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead is a landmark work of literary fiction, first published in 2020. Two Black students at a brutal reform school in 1960s Jim Crow Florida forge a friendship that will haunt both of them for life in Whitehead's devastating Pulitzer-winning novel. Based on a real institution, it is a searing indictment of racial violence embedded in the American justice system. Themes of race, injustice, friendship run through the work. The book has received recognition from Pulitzer Prize 2020.

Awards & Recognition

Pulitzer Prize
winner · national
202075
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About the Author
Colson Whitehead
United States
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Nickel Boys about?

Two Black students at a brutal reform school in 1960s Jim Crow Florida forge a friendship that will haunt both of them for life in Whitehead's devastating Pulitzer-winning novel. Based on a real institution, it is a searing indictment of racial violence embedded in the American justice system.

Who wrote The Nickel Boys?

The Nickel Boys was written by Colson Whitehead, from United States. First published in 2020.

What awards has The Nickel Boys won?

The Nickel Boys has received the following awards and honours: Pulitzer Prize 2020.

Is The Nickel Boys worth reading?

The Nickel Boys is a widely acclaimed work with strong critical consensus, with an aggregate editorial score of 75/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in race, injustice, friendship.