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jayevans's review
funny
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
An easy read, well-written narrative about a middle-class man’s time inside. Though Atkins isn’t as reflective about the crime he committed, his descriptions of his experience and the characters he meets were rich, and his evidence about the failures of the prison system is very thought-provoking. Really enjoyed it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement and Mental illness
Moderate: Drug abuse and Drug use
Minor: Child abuse
raachelnorth's review
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.5
A very insightful, brutally honest account of the UK prison system and the following living environment. Raw, personal and valuable account of the effects of continued isolation and lack of access to both rehabilitation and education. Showing how the disadvantaged are fail once again when incarcerated.
I am glad the author references and is aware of his own comparable priveledge and experience due to race and class.
He can come across as a bit unlikable at the start, but given context and self awareness shown through out you grow to really invest in him, his friends and family.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Mental illness, Self harm, and Suicide
Moderate: Addiction, Bullying, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Suicidal thoughts, and Violence
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