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erostherose's review
challenging
sad
fast-paced
4.0
“And what we take life to be is what our lives become.”
I really enjoy Baldwin’s writing style so I am unsurprised that I enjoyed this, as well.
The topic itself is dark and sadly relevant decades later. I didn’t know about the “Atlanta Child Murders” prior to reading this and ended up down a rabbit hole afterwards.
If you are a fan of James Baldwin’s work, this is a quick read to add to your list.
I really enjoy Baldwin’s writing style so I am unsurprised that I enjoyed this, as well.
The topic itself is dark and sadly relevant decades later. I didn’t know about the “Atlanta Child Murders” prior to reading this and ended up down a rabbit hole afterwards.
If you are a fan of James Baldwin’s work, this is a quick read to add to your list.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Racism, Grief, and Murder
la_alysa's review against another edition
challenging
dark
informative
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
4.0
thekhw's review
5.0
The Evidence of Things Not Seen by James Baldwin discusses and responds to the Atlanta Child Murders and the seemingly flawed conviction of Wayne Williams, a Black man who was believed to be guilty of all murders. Baldwin offered a lot of thoughts on Atlanta’s Black administration, racial prejudice, race relations, and more.
This is a lengthy and densely written essay but definitely worth the read. Baldwin was simply brilliant.
This is a lengthy and densely written essay but definitely worth the read. Baldwin was simply brilliant.