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Orange is the New Black

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'I loved this book ... a beautifully told story about how incredible women can be, and I will never forget it Elizabeth Gilbert, bestselling author of Eat, Pray, Love

With her career, live-in boyfriend and loving family, Piper Kerman barely resembles the rebellious young woman who got mixed up with drug runners and delivered a suitcase of drug money to Europe over a decade ago. But when she least expects it, her reckless past catches up with her; convicted and sentenced to fifteen months at an infamous women's prison in Connecticut, Piper becomes inmate #11187-424.

From her first strip search to her final release, she learns to navigate this strange world with its arbitrary rules and codes, its unpredictable, even dangerous relationships. She meets women from all walks of life, who surprise her with tokens of generosity, hard truths and simple acts of acceptance. An original comedy-drama series from Netflix, Piper's story is a fascinating, heartbreaking and often hilarious insight into life on the inside.

Editions (3)

ISBN9780349139869
PublisherLittle, Brown Book Group
Publication Date07/18/13
Pages344

Reviews & Ratings

79 ratings

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  • tinkerleend
    tinkerleend

    34 Followers

    4.0

    I watched the show and didn't like. Naturally, the book was better.

    Mar 11, 2025

  • schakkeline
    schakkeline

    27 Followers

    3.0

    Für Zwischendurch okay

    Da ich die Serie liebe, war ich sehr interessiert daran, was Piper im Gefängnis wirklich erlebt hat und musste das Buch natürlich lesen. Ich war überrascht, dass einige Dinge aus der Serie tatsächlich so passiert sind. Dass das Buch nicht so spannend ist wie die Serie, war mir schon vorher bewusst - das sollte man also auch nicht erwarten. Man hat viele Charaktere aus der Serie erkannt, obwohl sie andere Namen haben. Generell wurde das Zusammenleben im Buch aber viel harmonischer beschrieben als in der Serie und es war wirklich schön, dass die Frauen sich untereinander so viel Halt gegeben haben. Stellenweise hat sich das Buch aber sehr gezogen, daher leider nur drei Sterne.

    Feb 26, 2025

  • 4.0

    A very interesting and inspiring book, that teaches about the issues in the prison system and Displays the consequences of bad decisions.

    Mar 6, 2026

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