A review by faith2teach
The Mars Room by Rachel Kushner

dark sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.0

The book has multiple POVs, sometimes making it hard to follow. 
Romy tells about life in jail and what led her there. Doc tells how his life of crime as a cop gets him hurt. Hauer is a teacher at the jail and tells of how he knows it’s not for him.