A review by karanextweek
Notes on an Execution by Danya Kukafka

dark emotional sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

It took me a few chapters to get into this book. The writing is a little stilted and choppy, but it felt intentional. As a way to get into the head of Ansel.
I deeply appreciated how Notes on an Execution told the story primarily through the eyes of the women who were in his orbit.
It’s a story of grief and abuse, and reflects on how we perceive good and evil. It’s an emotionally challenging book.

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