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Chain Gang All Stars

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This searing debut is a brutal indictment of the American penal system, as well as our consumption of violence as entertainment. Sharp, satirical and brilliant, this is a must-read novel for our current age.

A NEW YORK TIMES TOP TEN BOOK OF THE YEAR?? FINALIST FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD IN FICTION ??A READ WITH JENNA BOOK CLUB PICK?? NATIONAL BESTSELLER ??Two top women gladiators fight for their freedom within a depraved private prison system not so far-removed from America?s own in this explosive, hotly-anticipated debut novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Friday Black?? LONGLISTED FOR THE ANDREW CARNEGIE MEDAL FOR EXCELLENCE

?This book is so good. Brutal subject matter, beauti...

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