A review by shereadytoread
The Evidence of Things Not Seen by James Baldwin

informative reflective

4.5

The Evidence of Things Not Seen by James Baldwin is a analysis of the crimes now known as “The Atlanta Child Murders” and the scene for this period set by failed integration. I am planning to do an annotated reread this summer!

This book was such a good reflection of the intersection of identity with crime and the legal section (both as a victim and perpetrator). He also offers general reflections on identity and history of black people in the city. 

As a confessed “outsider” who isn’t from the south, he offers specific and astute observations of the victims, their families, the treatment of the crimes and the legal process.

Disclaimer: I received a gifted copy from the publisher