A review by withbdp
Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah

challenging dark emotional reflective tense slow-paced

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

3.5

A powerful commentary on American society, systemic institutions and racism, incarceration, sports entertainment, and reality television. The ending was a bit abrupt and the multiple characters and viewpoints made it a challenging read for me. But the message was powerful.