Prisons are filled with innocent people.
So says the warden of ADX Florence, the prison known also as the Supermax. Anna Wodehouse knows better. While she might be a victim she feels she is anything but innocent.
In the impenetrable facility Anna's past is coming for her. The growing shadow of HALON invades her isolated existence bringing more danger to her already tortured life.
In her tragic quest for the truth she finds herself longing for an end to which she is not destined. In this action-packed thriller Anna discovers that the physical reality of the forces out to kill her are nothing compared to the emotional prison she has built around herself.
Assessment:
Plot: Alvarez has crafted an interesting tale with a lot of promise. As it stands, the book feels overly long with too many shifting allegiances and plot twists. A more streamlined plot would increase reader engagement and increase the pace.
Prose: The prose in ADX Florence is workmanlike. There are some sections that feature awkward phrasing and others that make use of cliches.
Originality: ADX Florence boasts an enjoyable and original story. Some readers, however, may feel that the plot features too many twists and turns.
Character Development: The characters here are a bit of a mixed bag. Some of them are decently developed while others feel somewhat stereotypical.
Date Submitted: June 18, 2018
