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Notes on an Execution by Danya Kukafka

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kpcrossy's review against another edition

4.0

4/5 ⭐️: evocative and heartbreaking. The story follows a serial killer, Ansel Packer, on death row. It covers the final hours of his life as he waits to die. The narrative is centred around Ansel’s three victims, and the other women in his life who have suffered because of him. In doing so, it questions our collective obsession with true crime, and the attention that killers are given over those whose lives they have taken. This really made me think! I struggled with the scenes of animal violence, but overall this is so compelling and well written.

jennat's review against another edition

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challenging dark sad

4.0

sheenasingh's review against another edition

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dark reflective sad tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Liked the concept of focusing on the women and victims of horrible men who think they’re special - she did a great job making that clear. Plot itself was a bit tired but I know that was the intention. There were some parts where I felt this book tried too hard.