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sksrenninger's review against another edition
3.0
I do automatically assume a woman who says she has been sexually assaulted is telling the truth unless her story has been proven false (or more complicated). That being said, I would have liked a little more nuance into how a jury might have deliberated or what/how the accused boys viewed the events, or to read a more impartial representation of Kirsten Pabst's position. Perhaps, because I didn't need to be convinced that women are suffering and usually telling the truth, I wasn't the best audience for this book, but I felt like this aggressively one-sided story didn't do the situation justice and doesn't really contribute to the dialogue on sexual assault in the US. My favorite (if favorite is a word you can use when talking about rape) parts by far were the sections where Krakauer goes into Lisak's research on rapists. Horrifying, but enlightening.
mollyxmiller's review against another edition
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4.25
Very well-written; a difficult subject to read about but important
sunrays118's review against another edition
4.0
Another well written, well-researched book by Krakauer. However, it is worth saying that it is not an easy book to read. The subject matter is challenging and the events at times are sickening, maddening.
Krakauer follows a selected few stories of rapes and assaults in a small town from the beginning through their end. The book looks into the many contributing factors that lead to the eventual outcomes for each case. From the media relations to the outdated views on rape and the personal agendas of each party, this book takes into account a wide range of factors.
This is an important book for people to read and while the last two pages are too heavy-handed, it is necessary for people (especially men) to take the time to read this book.
Krakauer follows a selected few stories of rapes and assaults in a small town from the beginning through their end. The book looks into the many contributing factors that lead to the eventual outcomes for each case. From the media relations to the outdated views on rape and the personal agendas of each party, this book takes into account a wide range of factors.
This is an important book for people to read and while the last two pages are too heavy-handed, it is necessary for people (especially men) to take the time to read this book.
nderiley's review against another edition
4.0
An upsetting, important read. I can only hope the exposure helps address the problem.
jmatsumura's review against another edition
5.0
Read this book as an emerging student affairs professional and found it to be an exacting review of how athletics, masculinity, and privilege create and sustain rape culture on and around university campuses. Krakauer spares no expenses and diligently crafted a novel that tells the story of primary, secondary, and tertiary survivors/victims and the injustices they face when dealing with the legal issues surrounding sexual assault.
whatcandicereads's review against another edition
4.0
Written from no other perspective than that of those who’ve been directly impacted by sexual assault and abuse in college, the author does a fantastic job at conveying important messages and raising awareness. Completed as an assignment for a class focused on domestic violence, this book asks rhetorical questions while assessing the quite problematic city of Missoula. Remember, these are not isolated events- sexual abuse plagues colleges nationwide, this book provides a starting point into the “madness.”
duhig002's review against another edition
challenging
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4.0