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This is one intense book.
The details of events are thorough, the analysis of Klebold and Harris is thought-provoking and overall the book is written in an easy-to-read manner. I felt I was caught up in a current-event story and I could discuss the events with co-workers, friends, etc, but had to remind myself that I was the only one with this on my mind every day.
I grew up in/around the neighborhoods of Columbine, I know it well. With that being said, I gave this 4 instead of 5 stars because of the miss on some of the basic geographical facts/names that would have been easy to fact check (not obscure things, but locations of hospitals, and names of local agencies). These easy fixes make me question what else may have been missed. I was also irritated with the broad brush he painted the community, especially regarding religion, because I just don't see that strong of a religious influence in the area.
Some other weaknesses include a lack of maps or floorplans, and discussing or at least mentioning something about each victim, whether it was the killing of each victim instead of a broad brush across the library deaths or a small bit about who they were and what they were doing that day. The way the narrative goes forward and back is both captivating and frustrating with no apparent rhythm.
I would definitely recommend this book, if you are up for reliving April 1999 and it's aftermath.
The details of events are thorough, the analysis of Klebold and Harris is thought-provoking and overall the book is written in an easy-to-read manner. I felt I was caught up in a current-event story and I could discuss the events with co-workers, friends, etc, but had to remind myself that I was the only one with this on my mind every day.
I grew up in/around the neighborhoods of Columbine, I know it well. With that being said, I gave this 4 instead of 5 stars because of the miss on some of the basic geographical facts/names that would have been easy to fact check (not obscure things, but locations of hospitals, and names of local agencies). These easy fixes make me question what else may have been missed. I was also irritated with the broad brush he painted the community, especially regarding religion, because I just don't see that strong of a religious influence in the area.
Some other weaknesses include a lack of maps or floorplans, and discussing or at least mentioning something about each victim, whether it was the killing of each victim instead of a broad brush across the library deaths or a small bit about who they were and what they were doing that day. The way the narrative goes forward and back is both captivating and frustrating with no apparent rhythm.
I would definitely recommend this book, if you are up for reliving April 1999 and it's aftermath.