Nico Walker books

Nico Walker is an American author known for his debut novel Cherry, a semi-autobiographical story about an Army veteran turned bank robber.

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Nico Walker’s debut novel Cherry, published in 2018, drew directly from his own life. The story follows an unnamed narrator through Army service in Iraq, the onset of PTSD and opioid addiction after returning home, and a descent into bank robbery. Walker wrote the book while serving an eleven-year federal prison sentence for robbing banks in Cleveland.

Cherry received wide attention for its raw, unfiltered prose and was adapted into a 2021 film directed by the Russo Brothers and starring Tom Holland.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Nico Walker written?

Nico Walker has written one books in one series.

What was Nico Walker's first book?

Nico Walker’s first book is Cherry, published in 2018.

What is Cherry by Nico Walker about?

Cherry is a semi-autobiographical novel about a young man who enlists in the Army, serves in Iraq, returns home with PTSD, falls into opioid addiction, and turns to robbing banks to fund his habit. Walker wrote the novel while serving a federal prison sentence for bank robbery.

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