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A review by jesselynn
Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
"WHERE LIFE IS PRECIOUS, LIFE IS PRECIOUS."
Harrowing, electric, violent and vibrant, Chain-Gang All-Stars is a stellar and explosively dark dystopia that explores the inherent brutality of the US penal system. With great pacing, amazing characters (I fell in love with Thurwar and Staxxx) and impressive world-building, it’s easy to rip through the novel and I finished it really quickly. The ending was breath-taking, I reread the last page five times and I am still recovering from it. I can't express how amazing this book is. I loved it, and would highly recommend it!
Chain-Gang is a perfect dystopia that examines the intrinsic connection between capitalism and incarceration, and how inhumane and violent the current justice system is. Amazing.
Harrowing, electric, violent and vibrant, Chain-Gang All-Stars is a stellar and explosively dark dystopia that explores the inherent brutality of the US penal system. With great pacing, amazing characters (I fell in love with Thurwar and Staxxx) and impressive world-building, it’s easy to rip through the novel and I finished it really quickly. The ending was breath-taking, I reread the last page five times and I am still recovering from it. I can't express how amazing this book is. I loved it, and would highly recommend it!
Chain-Gang is a perfect dystopia that examines the intrinsic connection between capitalism and incarceration, and how inhumane and violent the current justice system is. Amazing.