65 pages • 2 hours read
Heather Ann ThompsonBlood in the Water
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2016A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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Heather Ann Thompson's Blood in the Water combines meticulous research with compelling narrative. Critics praise its depth, scholarly rigor, and emotional impact. However, some find its extensive detail overwhelming. Overall, it's celebrated as a powerful, essential account of the Attica Prison uprising.
Who Should Read Blood in the Water?
Readers captivated by Blood in the Water by Heather Ann Thompson are likely interested in historical accounts, criminal justice issues, and civil rights. Fans of The New Jim Crow and The Warmth of Other Suns will find this in-depth examination of the Attica prison uprising and its aftermath compelling and enlightening.
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