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Nickel Boys (Winner 2020 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction) : A Novel by Colson Whitehead (2020, Trade Paperback)
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This compelling novel by Colson Whitehead, titled "The Nickel Boys," delves into themes of injustice, resilience, and coming of age. Set in a historical context, the book tells the story of two boys in a reform school that is ridden with abuse and neglect. The narrative is thought-provoking and insightful, making it a must-read for fans of literary fiction and those interested in African American history. The book is in Trade Paperback format and has 224 pages. It is published by Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group and is intended for an adult audience. With its powerful storytelling, this novel is sure to leave a lasting impression on readers.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherKnopf Doubleday Publishing Group
ISBN-100345804341
ISBN-139780345804341
eBay Product ID (ePID)19038693090
Product Key Features
Book TitleNickel Boys (Winner 2020 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction) : a Novel
Number of Pages224 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2020
TopicAfrican American / General, Coming of Age, Literary, Historical
GenreFiction
AuthorColson Whitehead
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight8 Oz
Item Length7.9 in
Item Width5.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2018-042961
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal813/.54
SynopsisPULITZER PRIZE WINNER * NATIONAL BESTSELLER * This follow-up to The Underground Railroad brilliantly dramatizes another strand of American history through the story of two boys unjustly sentenced to a hellish reform school in Jim Crow-era Florida. * "One of the most gifted novelists in America today." --NPR NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE NOMINATED FOR AN ACADEMY AWARD® FOR BEST PICTURE AND DIRECTED BY ACADEMY AWARD® NOMINEE RAMELL ROSS When Elwood Curtis, a black boy growing up in 1960s Tallahassee, is unfairly sentenced to a juvenile reformatory called the Nickel Academy, he finds himself trapped in a grotesque chamber of horrors. Elwood's only salvation is his friendship with fellow "delinquent" Turner, which deepens despite Turner's conviction that Elwood is hopelessly naive, that the world is crooked, and that the only way to survive is to scheme and avoid trouble. As life at the Academy becomes ever more perilous, the tension between Elwood's ideals and Turner's skepticism leads to a decision whose repercussions will echo down the decades. Based on the real story of a reform school that operated for 111 years and warped the lives of thousands of children, The Nickel Boys is a devastating, driven narrative that showcases a great American novelist writing at the height of his powers and "should further cement Whitehead as one of his generation's best" (Entertainment Weekly)., PULITZER PRIZE WINNER - NATIONAL BESTSELLER - This follow-up to The Underground Railroad brilliantly dramatizes another strand of American history through the story of two boys unjustly sentenced to a hellish reform school in Jim Crow-era Florida. - "One of the most gifted novelists in America today." --NPR NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE NOMINATED FOR AN ACADEMY AWARD(R) FOR BEST PICTURE AND DIRECTED BY ACADEMY AWARD(R) NOMINEE RAMELL ROSS When Elwood Curtis, a black boy growing up in 1960s Tallahassee, is unfairly sentenced to a juvenile reformatory called the Nickel Academy, he finds himself trapped in a grotesque chamber of horrors. Elwood's only salvation is his friendship with fellow "delinquent" Turner, which deepens despite Turner's conviction that Elwood is hopelessly naive, that the world is crooked, and that the only way to survive is to scheme and avoid trouble. As life at the Academy becomes ever more perilous, the tension between Elwood's ideals and Turner's skepticism leads to a decision whose repercussions will echo down the decades. Based on the real story of a reform school that operated for 111 years and warped the lives of thousands of children, The Nickel Boys is a devastating, driven narrative that showcases a great American novelist writing at the height of his powers and "should further cement Whitehead as one of his generation's best" (Entertainment Weekly).
LC Classification NumberPS3573.H4768N53 2019
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- Oct 11, 2021
Just read it already...
Very moving, a tragedy for most of the Nickel boys, yet a story of survival and triumph in a racist world, in spite of everything. Colson Whitehead deserved his Pulitzer. I read this after his latest book, Harlem Shuffle (which I also greatly enjoyed.)Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Mar 25, 2025
Book nice shape. Sad story, but hard to ...
Book nice shape. Sad story, but hard to put down after starting it.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Feb 07, 2025
Nickel boys. True story. Very compelling.
Book in good condition. Very happy with this purchaseVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Dec 13, 2021
Unbelievable
Great book❤️‼️Super story line and it moves very quickly❤️❤️‼️Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jul 27, 2021
The Nickel Boys
Read the book in 2 days, extremely powerful reading!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Feb 08, 2025
It’s has writing and highlighting on eve...
It’s has writing and highlighting on every line, but also parts are crossed off and their are notes taped over many pages, at least 20.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jul 19, 2021
Sad but good
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
