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A review by lauraborkpower
Missoula: Rape and the Justice System in a College Town by Jon Krakauer
3.0
This is an important story that should be read by everyone, especially adolescent boys between the ages of 15 and 21.
The reason I'm giving this three instead of four stars is Krakauer's voice: he inserts his own strange little euphemisms throughout (knockin' boots; shorts in a twist) and it added an uncomfortable air of levity to a story that should not have had one. Now, Krakauer definitely has a point of view and a focus in his book; and I'm okay with that. But I thought his editorial comments were unnecessary and distracting. He didn't need to do anything else besides put the facts on the page for us to feel the horror, anger, and hopelessness felt by these victims and everyone who loves them.
The reason I'm giving this three instead of four stars is Krakauer's voice: he inserts his own strange little euphemisms throughout (knockin' boots; shorts in a twist) and it added an uncomfortable air of levity to a story that should not have had one. Now, Krakauer definitely has a point of view and a focus in his book; and I'm okay with that. But I thought his editorial comments were unnecessary and distracting. He didn't need to do anything else besides put the facts on the page for us to feel the horror, anger, and hopelessness felt by these victims and everyone who loves them.