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The Mars Room

Shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize
By Rachel Kushner
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The Mars Room by Rachel Kushner is a gripping portrayal of life behind bars, focusing on Romy Hall, a woman serving two consecutive life sentences in a California prison. The narrative delves into her past and the series of events that led her there, exploring themes of socioeconomic disparity and the stark realities of the criminal justice system. Through Romy's experiences, the book offers a poignant reflection on freedom, identity, and resilience.
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This book may appeal to you if you are interested in a gritty, immersive exploration of life behind bars and the stark realities faced by those on the edges of society. With vivid storytelling and complex characters, it offers a poignant commentary on the American justice system and the harsh truths of survival.

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From the author of the internationally acclaimed The Flamethrowers - a fearless and heartbreaking novel about love, friendship, and incarceration.

SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE
THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

A fearless and heartbreaking novel about love, friendship, and incarceration, from the author of the internationally acclaimed The Flamethrowers.

'Astounding... this year's must-read' ANNE ENRIGHT

Romy Hall is starting two consecutive life sentences at Stanville Women's Correctional Facility. Her crime? The killing of her stalker.

Inside awaits a world where women must hustle and fight for the bare essentials. Outside - the San Francisco of her youth. The Mars Room strip club where she was once a dancer. Her seven-year-old son, Jackson.

As Romy forms friendships over liquor brewed in socks and stories shared through sewage pipes, her future seems to unfurl in one long, unwavering line - until news from beyond the prison bars forces Romy to try and outrun her destiny.

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'One of our most outstanding modern writers' STYLIST

'Gritty, empathetic, finely rendered' MARGARET ATWOOD (on Twitter)

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Rachel Kushner's The Mars Room receives high praise for its unforgettable impact and deep moral vision. Critics acclaim it as one of the greatest novels in recent years, describing it as exhilarating and surprising. The book's distinctive voices and compelling portrayal of life in a women's prison highlight Kushner's position as one of America's finest writers. It's recognised for its beauty and profound knowledge, making a lasting impression on readers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780099589969

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 March 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 247g

Pages: 352

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About the Author

Rachel Kushner is the author of The Hard Crowd, her acclaimed essay collection, and the internationally bestselling novels The Mars Room, The Flamethrowers, and Telex from Cuba, as well as a book of short stories, The Strange Case of Rachel K. She has won the Prix Medicis and been shortlisted for the Booker Prize, the National Book Critics Circle Award, the Folio Prize, and was twice a finalist for the National Book Award in Fiction. She is a Guggenheim Foundation Fellow and the recipient of the Harold D. Vursell Memorial Award from the American Academy of Arts and Letters. Her books are translated into twenty-seven languages.

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