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Book Review of Orange Is the New Black: My Year in a Women's Prison

Orange Is the New Black: My Year in a Women's Prison
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I was generally disappointed in this book. It had a lot of potential but didn't follow through. I was expecting a funny, touching memoir about the author's jail time. Instead it was whiny and simple. The language she uses is basic and she never makes me feel much for her or her fellow inmates. It felt like fiction and not something she had actually experienced. I don't recommend this book for anyone who likes a more literary or intellectual book. There is some interesting information in there so if you're wanting a quick simple read then this is for you.