Verlag | Canongate Books |
Auflage | 2018 |
Seiten | 224 |
Format | 12,9 x 19,9 x 1,5 cm |
Gewicht | 154 g |
Artikeltyp | Englisches Buch |
ISBN-10 | 1786891131 |
EAN | 9781786891136 |
Bestell-Nr | 78689113UA |
An unflinching and deeply moving collection of stories by a debut writer currently serving a life sentence in Michigan's prison system. His stories form a vivid portrait of prison life, painted from behind bars
A man sits collect-calling strangers every day just to hear the sounds of the outside world; an inmate recalls his descent into addiction as his prison softball team gears up for an annual tournament; a prisoner is released and finds freedom more complex and baffling than he expected.
In this stunning debut story collection, Curtis Dawkins, who is currently serving a life sentence without parole, offers a glimpse into the reality of prison life through the eyes of the people who spend their days and years behind bars.
Rezension:
A debut collection that is compelling and real . . . Remarkable for its modesty, realism and humanity . . . He has produced a book that is not only moving and genuine, but genuinely important; one that, without resorting to shock tactics, powerfully conveys the perverse inhumanity of mass incarceration Guardian