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A review by ashylibrarian
Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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? It's complicated
5.0
This book is tough. A unique, dystopian look at the flaws of criminal justice system. This book is gross and heartbreaking and frustrating and beautiful and powerful beyond words.
Graphic: Body horror, Child death, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Racism, Rape, and Suicide