A review by sophronisba
The Incredible Events in Women's Cell Number 3 by Kira Yarmysh, Кира Ярмыш

challenging dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

Disturbing account of nine days in a women's detention cell in Russia. It reminded me forcibly of The Yellow Wallpaper in some ways. Not entirely successful -- I think it might have worked better if the author hadn't included flashbacks to Anya's life outside the prison.