The Mars Room

The Mars Room

Rachel Kushner

Overview

Romy Hall begins two consecutive life sentences at Stanville Women's Correctional Facility, severed from her former life in San Francisco and the Mars Room strip club where she worked. Inside, she navigates a harsh reality of institutional living, where survival depends on resourcefulness and fragile alliances. The narrative details the absurdities and violence of prison life, punctuated by moments of shared humanity. News from the outside world injects a new urgency into Romy's existence, challenging her to escape her fate.

Who it's for

• Readers interested in contemporary American fiction.
• Those exploring themes of incarceration and life on the margins.
• Fans of character-driven narratives with social commentary.

Key features

• Language: English
• Binding: Softcover
• Pages: 336
• Publisher: Random House, Inc.
• Year: 2019
• ISBN: 9780099589969