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Fear and Fury

Heather Ann Thompson
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Fear and Fury

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2026

Book Brief

Heather Ann Thompson

Fear and Fury

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2026
Book Details
Pages

560

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Attica, New York • 1970s

Publication Year

2026

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

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Fear and Fury by Heather Ann Thompson blends meticulous research with gripping narrative, offering a profound analysis of social justice issues. Readers praise its depth and clarity, though some find its pacing uneven. It's celebrated for its insightful commentary but criticized for occasional complexity in its arguments.

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Who Should Read Fear and Fury?

Readers of Fear and Fury by Heather Ann Thompson are drawn to vivid explorations of social justice, civil rights, and prison reform. Fans of Michelle Alexander's The New Jim Crow or Bryan Stevenson's Just Mercy will appreciate Thompson's thorough research and compelling narrative style.

Book Details
Pages

560

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Attica, New York • 1970s

Publication Year

2026

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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