mmetonymy's review
4.0
This book is a great primer to the injustices of the criminal justice system in the United States (and many of its points can be generalized worldwide). I would’ve liked for it to be a little longer and maybe for the last chapter on alternatives to be a little more in depth.
shopgiri's review against another edition
informative
fast-paced
4.0
It's a really good starting point for learning about prison abolition. I have been putting off reading this for a while because I was scared the info would be super outdated, but the history stays relevant. I can't be the only one who was questioning the ending though, right?
super_fan's review against another edition
5.0
Do you want to learn more about structural racism and how prisons are a sign of a failing society? Check out this book. Focused and concise.
spacey_gracie's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
4.5
gobblingupbooks's review
5.0
really excellent and concise analysis of the prison industrial complex, both its history and why it exists today. a great jumping off point/ introduction to the topic, i’m so glad I started with it