At times the book seems to be about shallow or withholding; the writing doesn't scream at the reader to understand. Instead, much like our protagonist Romy, it slowly presents some facts. The story does not entreat the reader to feel one way or another, but lays it all out from various points of view. Some more tangible to discern from others. It sometimes seemed boring, but the pieces were being laid out and by the end come together quite beautifully. The reader might find themselves rethinking a lot about their perception of this country, its systems, and the people in it.

This is the fourth book I've read this year that had a major theme re: the American prison system.