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The Mars Room

The Mars Room

A Novel
Contemporary LiteratureCrime
Pages
352
Published
2018
Language
English

Synopsis

In 2003, Romy Hall begins two life sentences at Stanville Women's Correctional Facility. Severed from her past in San Francisco and her young son, Jackson, Romy must navigate the harsh new reality of prison life. Amidst the daily struggle for survival, the casual violence, and the absurdities of institutional living, Romy confronts her new existence.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

GrittyMelancholicTenseThought-Provoking
SurvivalFish Out of WaterMorally Grey

Genres

Contemporary Literature Crime Literary Fiction Mystery

About the author

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Rachel Kushner

Rachel Kushner is known for her distinctive literary fiction. Her novels, including The Flamethrowers and The Mars Room, often feature compelling characters in vivid, sometimes challenging, settings. She writes with a sharp eye for detail and a unique voice.

Characters

Romy HallProtagonist
Earl JacksonSupporting
All characters in The Mars Room

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