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Lockdown explores complex themes, settings, and events in a straightforward way that makes them easy to comprehend. Our narrator, Reese, has a lot going on, but we feel like we understand his struggles, and we know what motivates his choices, even the bad ones.
While the events of the book take place in settings (jail and an eldercare facility) that may be unfamiliar to many readers, the author paints a vivid picture of how these worlds work. But above all, what makes Lockdown easy to read is Reese's personality. He's smart, likable, and funny, so he's a pleasure to spend time with, even when things aren't going his way.