A review by akswhy
Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah

challenging dark reflective tense medium-paced

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

3.5

Gut-wrenching in its closeness and exceptionally violent. This is an important book and a well-crafted story, but I cannot say I enjoyed it. I have a feeling that was the point. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Confinement, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Mental illness, Racial slurs, Racism, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Addiction, Rape, Transphobia, and Car accident