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

adventurous emotional tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

This is an excellent look at the prison system and consumerism wrapped in an entertaining package. Prisoners can choose to enter a controversial contest that pits them against other prisoners in a fight to the death for a chance a freedom. They have to last 3 years on the circuit and it's all televised to cheering fans and sponsors.