A review by kassabitte
The Mars Room by Rachel Kushner

dark mysterious sad tense medium-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

I think this is what I wanted notes on an execution to be. The dynamics between the prisoners was definitely the most compelling part of the book. There was nothing super novel here but it did what it set out to do well.