Unexpected and fascinating, Chain-Gang All-Stars is a near-future dystopian story that grabs your attention and won't let go. In our overloaded private prison system, inmates have the option of getting out if they join a chain gang—a group of "gladiators" who fight to the death to entertain the public. If you survive three years, you get to go free. The main characters, in a horrendous situation, attempt to keep their humanity, This book is surprisingly touching (and yes... brutal), and I'm enjoying it!
