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A review by clotalksbooks
A Bit Of A Stretch by Chris Atkins
challenging
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
Eye opening. It's weird to describe this as enjoyable considering the subject matter, but I did look forward to listening each day and finding out a bit more about the state of our prison systems.
Atkins really adds the human nature to each story, and doesn't shy away from revealing the good, the bad, and the ugly. Nor does he pretend to be a saint surrounded by sinners. The acknowledgement of what being in prison does to those waiting outside was also recognised.
A very interesting, but also entertaining book - didn't make the subject dry and boring, but personal and revealing. Well narrated on the whole, though I did find some of the voices wince-inducing. Overall a worthwhile listen.
Atkins really adds the human nature to each story, and doesn't shy away from revealing the good, the bad, and the ugly. Nor does he pretend to be a saint surrounded by sinners. The acknowledgement of what being in prison does to those waiting outside was also recognised.
A very interesting, but also entertaining book - didn't make the subject dry and boring, but personal and revealing. Well narrated on the whole, though I did find some of the voices wince-inducing. Overall a worthwhile listen.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Drug abuse, Drug use, Suicide, and Suicide attempt