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This is a tough book to rate. Giving it a three didn't feel right, so I bumped it to a four.
It is dark, very dark, but the emotions portrayed are raw and felt real. I'm not sure what I was expecting when I picked this up, but I know it wasn't this. I was unaware until after I finished the story that the author is a death penalty investigator, which is probably why I felt that the emotions were true. She must have a wealth of information available and I would imagine writing this was probably so ...more
It is dark, very dark, but the emotions portrayed are raw and felt real. I'm not sure what I was expecting when I picked this up, but I know it wasn't this. I was unaware until after I finished the story that the author is a death penalty investigator, which is probably why I felt that the emotions were true. She must have a wealth of information available and I would imagine writing this was probably so ...more
Words I would use to describe this book: unique. raw. insightful. real. wow!
So this little gem is unlike anything I have read before. Honestly I am having a difficult time putting my thoughts into words. I wouldn't call this book an action-packed page turner. That being said, however, I was 'enchanted' enough by the writing and the overall concept to where I sat down and read the entire book in a day. I would love to have read this in a college course or with a book club because it gives you SO ...more
So this little gem is unlike anything I have read before. Honestly I am having a difficult time putting my thoughts into words. I wouldn't call this book an action-packed page turner. That being said, however, I was 'enchanted' enough by the writing and the overall concept to where I sat down and read the entire book in a day. I would love to have read this in a college course or with a book club because it gives you SO ...more
Jan 05, 2015
Colleen
rated it
really liked it
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Shelves:
drama,
magical-realism
The author's writing style is deceivingly good, they use a simple structure with eloquent turns of phrase that have a powerful impact. The book had some uncomfortable passages, the violence (off-screen) was intense and the fall out was harsh. But I found the characters fascinating and the way the author brought out the beauty in ugly things was poignant and very well done.
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This book is set on death row. Arden is the main narrator, he is a man waiting on death row, he doesn't speak. He reads a lot and he tells the stories of the Lady, who helps some prisoners get off death row. York who chose to go to death instead of continuing to file appeals. He also tells the story of a few other prisoners.
There was definitely some cringe inducing stories told, it turned out to be a really great book.
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There was definitely some cringe inducing stories told, it turned out to be a really great book.
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I'm changing my rating from two stars to three because this book left an impression on me. Two days after finishing it, I'm enjoying the memory of it more than I enjoyed reading it (or, more accurately, listening to it). It also deserves a bump for an unexpected bit at the end and satisfying wrap-up of storylines.
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Mar 09, 2014
Kme_17
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Lori
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Alex
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Jul 22, 2014
Megan
marked it as bfl
Sep 07, 2014
Veronica
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Nov 10, 2014
Courtney
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Dec 09, 2014
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Mar 30, 2015
Megan the Vegan
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Ev
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Diana S
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Feb 18, 2016
Amanda
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Dec 04, 2016
Iniya
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Dec 27, 2016
GailW
marked it as to-read-nook
