A review by aprivateislander
Notes on an Execution by Danya Kukafka

dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

The antidote to true crime, this story of a serial killer shifts the focus to the women whose lives orbit his. It shifts between his and their perspectives over the years, laying then all bear. The book is solemn, moody, and interesting.