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The Reformatory

By: Tananarive Due
Narrated by: Joniece Abbott-Pratt
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 "The Reformatory is one of those books you can't put down. Tananarive Due hit it out of the park." - Stephen King

A gloriously creepy Deep South horror story based on the infamous Dozier School for boys, perfect for fans of The Only Good Indians and Nothing But Blackened Teeth.

Jim Crow Florida, 1950.

Twelve-year-old Robert Stephens Jr., who for a trivial scuffle with a white boy is sent to The Gracetown School for Boys. But the segregated reformatory is a chamber of horrors, haunted by the boys that have died there.

In order to survive the school governor and his Funhouse, Robert must enlist the help of the school's ghosts – only they have their own motivations...©2024 Tananarive Due (P)2024 Simon & Schuster Audio African American Historical Fiction Horror Scary Tear-jerking
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Fantastic, heartbreaking, riveting loved this story so so much. Highly recommend, just amazing from start to
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Incredible

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My first book from this author but won't be the last. This book is amazing. Captivating from first page to last. But it !!!

Amazing . Book of the year for me

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Really makes you think. The luck of being born a particular colour can still dictate how comfortable your life may be

Such a great read

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The Reformatory broke my heart, especially knowing it was based on a true boys’ reformatory. The writing is so vivid and well crafted, pulling you into each moment of injustice and quiet hope. The narrator was incredible, consistent, convincing, and brought every character to life in a way that made the story even more impactful. Highly recommend.

Heartbreaking and powerful

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This captivating historical fiction novel, with its paranormal undertones, was a true page-turner, making it a challenge to put down. It has been a long time since I have enjoyed a novel as thoroughly as this one. The characters were richly drawn and believable, while the atmosphere of tragic horror was vividly realized, inducing a sense of uneasy apprehension in response to the pervasive injustices and brutal abuses. I eagerly await reading more from Tananarive Due!

a historical fiction with ghostly vibe

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