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The writing wasn't the best, but the storyline was good and easy to follow. It liked that the author switched between characters and we saw different perspectives of prison and real world life. I was confused about a couple things though. Who was the narrator during the motorcycle chapters who broke into the family's house with the axel? We never heard a name for the person. Why was Gordon unable to look up Romy on the internet? Was that her real name? Just kinda suspicious.

lumiiyowo's review against another edition

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slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated

4.0

meet_cute_librarian's review against another edition

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2.0

It took me three weeks to get get halfway through this book. I finally gave up. The writing is excellent and I see what Kushner is attempting but I had no connection to any of the characters.

ebgat's review against another edition

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challenging dark informative tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

alicecurtis23's review against another edition

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5.0

An amazing book. Everyone needs to read this and understand the implications of the prison system. I cannot recommend this enough

hipsterajka's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional inspiring sad medium-paced

5.0

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