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Orange Is the New Black (2013) TV Series vs Book
TV series · 2013–2019 · Created by Jenji Kohan · Starring Taylor Schilling, Uzo Aduba, Kate Mulgrew
Orange Is the New Black (2013) TV Series: Cast and Details
A woman is sent to prison for a decade-old crime and meets a group of inmates.
Book vs TV Series: How Close Is It?
Loosely based on the bookThe series is based on the memoir but invents many characters and storylines.
Read or watch first?
Read the memoir for the real experience. The series is a darkly comic drama.
What the book gives you
Orange Is the New Black by Piper Kerman
A readable look at life inside.
Who will like it: Readers who liked the TV series or like memoirs.