The Prison Book Club
The Prison Book Club
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2015
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Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Canada • 2010s
2015
Adult
18+ years
Reviews & Readership
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The Prison Book Club by Ann Walmsley receives praise for its insightful exploration of literature's transformative power and the unique perspectives of prisoners. Reviewers appreciate its emotional depth and compelling storytelling. Criticisms include a lack of in-depth analysis of systemic issues. Overall, it's engaging and thought-provoking.
Who Should Read The Prison Book Club?
Readers who would enjoy The Prison Book Club by Ann Walmsley likely appreciate personal transformation stories, enjoy book discussions, and are intrigued by social justice themes. Fans of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows may find a similar appeal in the exploration of how literature can change lives.
1,474 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Canada • 2010s
2015
Adult
18+ years
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