58 pages 1 hour read

Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah

Chain Gang All Stars

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023

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Reviews & Readership

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Chain Gang All Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah is widely praised for its bold narrative and thought-provoking critique of the prison system. Reviewers commend its imaginative world-building and emotional depth. However, some find the violence excessive and the pacing uneven at times. Overall, it’s a compelling yet challenging read that resonates strongly with social justice themes.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Chain Gang All Stars?

Readers who appreciate dystopian narratives and social commentary will enjoy Chain Gang All Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah. Ideal for fans of The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood and The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, this novel critiques themes of systemic oppression and survival.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Science-Fiction / Dystopian Fiction
Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction
Satire
Topics
LGBTQ
Black Lives Matter
Business / Economics
Themes
Values/Ideas: Win & Lose
Values/Ideas: Power & Greed
Values/Ideas: Justice & Injustice