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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:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
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.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Child death, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Murder, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Racism, Rape, Suicide