The Nickel Boys
Description
In the heart of Jim Crow-era Florida, Elwood Curtis, a bright and principled young Black man, finds his dreams of attending college shattered when he is unjustly sentenced to the Nickel Academy. This reform school, a brutal institution built on segregation and violence, becomes the crucible for Elwood's spirit. Colson Whitehead masterfully weaves a narrative of resilience and resistance, exploring the enduring impact of systemic racism and the fight for dignity in the face of unimaginable cruelty. As Elwood navigates the horrors of Nickel, his story becomes a powerful testament to the search for truth and the indelible bonds forged in the darkest of times.
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paperback
Doubleday
Published Jan 1, 2019
213 pages
ISBN: 9780385537070
paperback
FLEET
Published Jan 1, 2020
ISBN: 9780708899427
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First Published
2019
Language
eng
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