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My return

Pages
196
Published
1987
Language
English

Synopsis

This book presents a collection of letters and essays written by Jack Henry Abbott, a convicted murderer, to author Norman Mailer. It offers a stark and unvarnished perspective on life within the American prison system and the psyche of a man deeply entrenched in a criminal existence. The writings explore themes of violence, justice, and the dehumanizing effects of incarceration, providing a disturbing yet compelling look at a world often hidden from view.

How it reads

Prose complexity 7/10
Content warnings (2)
ViolenceTrauma

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