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The Sun Does Shine: How I Found Life and Freedom on Death Row by Anthony Ray Hinton
12 reviews
greatexpectations77's review against another edition
challenging
dark
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.0
A really important read for anyone who feels like they're pro-death penalty. The justice system makes too many mistakes.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Forced institutionalization, Racism, Death, Death of parent, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Grief, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, and Murder
annapox's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
5.0
I'd recommend this book to anyone who wants to better understand the effects of systemic racism and/or classism on the US criminal justice system. Hinton's story is eye-opening, and the book is very well-written.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Grief, and Racism
Moderate: Blood, Death of parent, Racial slurs, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Ableism, Gun violence, Infidelity, Murder, Rape, Terminal illness, Violence, and Vomit
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