I ordered Orange is the New Black from the
library after catching an episode on TV.
Until I was reading the book I didn't realise it was autobiographical!
It is
always hard to know exactly how authentic an autobiography is but this one is
worth a read. Not only do you get a bit
of insight into the life of a prisoner, you also follow Piper's progress to
what can be described as a redemption – or at the very least becoming a better
person.
Piper
manages to make some grim stuff hilarious at times while overall still pulling
on the heart strings.
Not my
usual thing – but I loved it. I haven't
had time to watch the series yet so I have no idea how closely it follows the
book.
I have been or have watched the series on Netflix. I did read the book originally which was good. The series is way off from factual and/or the book but the acting is great in the series!
ReplyDeleteThe book is interesting band I enjoyed it, but the TV show doesn't follow it at all. The show is good, we watched season one, but the book is far more interesting.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the suggestion. I listen to audio books and the library has it:)
ReplyDeleteI also have Netflix but have not watched the series.
ReplyDeleteLinda
I didn't know it was an autobiography either. I've been watching the series on foxtel and love it, it's my favourite show!
ReplyDeleteI have watched all three seasons and what a great series. I definitely need to read the book!
ReplyDeleteIt kinda/sorta follows the series (or, the series follows the book, I mean) but a lot of stuff was changed. I like the series better than I liked the book overall, which is unusual.
ReplyDeleteI have heard so much about this book but have not read it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
Happy Reading!!
Elizabeth
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