A Bit of a Stretch: The Diaries of a Prisoner by Chris Atkins

A Bit of a Stretch: The Diaries of a Prisoner

Chris Atkins

352 pages first pub 2020 (editions) user-added

nonfiction memoir true crime emotional informative reflective medium-paced

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A shocking and darkly funny account of the reality of Britain's prisons. Where can a tin of tuna buy you clean clothes? Which British education system struggles with 50% illiteracy? Where do teetotal Muslims attend AA meetings? Where is it easier ...

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Moods

informative 89%
reflective 67%
emotional 54%
dark 44%
funny 44%
challenging 36%
sad 32%
hopeful 16%
inspiring 16%
tense 7%
adventurous 3%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 30%
slow 9%

Average rating

4.14

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