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Columbine
by Dave Cullen
I can stomach a lot of gruesome things. I love horror and true crime, and I'm usually not bothered by it. And if I am, I can shake it off in a day or two. I'm a little heartless, maybe.
Confession: the Columbine Massacre is, and will probably always be, the exception. Perhaps the timing of it, the confusion, whatever - it's always disturbed me. The images of Dylan and Eric in the cafeteria in Bowling for Columbine still haunt me.
This book got under my skin, in the best and worst ways. Best, because I enjoyed the writing style and was completely captivated - I appreciated Cullen's straightforward and conversational tone, and felt that it was completely appropriate for the book. I couldn't put it down. And although Cullen may not have told the complete story of everyone involved, the stories he did choose to tell are done so with tact and respect. Worst, because of the actual events - the actions and inaction of the authorities, the media's role, the warning signs gone unnoticed, etc etc. This book made me sick to my stomach and nearly cry numerous times which, considering that I'm a little heartless, is quite the feat.
Anyway, I'd recommend this to anyone who's at least a little fascinated by the event. It's emotionally a tough read, but well worth the effort.
Confession: the Columbine Massacre is, and will probably always be, the exception. Perhaps the timing of it, the confusion, whatever - it's always disturbed me. The images of Dylan and Eric in the cafeteria in Bowling for Columbine still haunt me.
This book got under my skin, in the best and worst ways. Best, because I enjoyed the writing style and was completely captivated - I appreciated Cullen's straightforward and conversational tone, and felt that it was completely appropriate for the book. I couldn't put it down. And although Cullen may not have told the complete story of everyone involved, the stories he did choose to tell are done so with tact and respect. Worst, because of the actual events - the actions and inaction of the authorities, the media's role, the warning signs gone unnoticed, etc etc. This book made me sick to my stomach and nearly cry numerous times which, considering that I'm a little heartless, is quite the feat.
Anyway, I'd recommend this to anyone who's at least a little fascinated by the event. It's emotionally a tough read, but well worth the effort.