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All the Single Ladies: Unmarried Women and the Rise of an Independent Nation by Rebecca Traister
3.0
Lost Girls: An Unsolved American Mystery by Robert Kolker
4.0
A fascinating and eye-opening read, though inherently unsatisfying for me because there are no answers in this case. This book does not dwell much on the details of the murders, nor does it provide any logical suspect for the culprit. It is instead a narrative about the victims, their families, their lives, and the cultures (of sex work, police work, and the barrier communities of Long Island) that failed these women and those they loved. This case is truly odd, confusing, and complicated, which makes for good true crime literature. However, if you can't handle stories without resolutions or you want the author to take a stance on what they believe happened, this is not the book for you.
Difficult Women by Roxane Gay
4.0
Mostly hits, a few misses. I'm not usually a short story person but I consumed these in just a few days. My favorite was probably 'FLORIDA' followed closely by 'Difficult Women' and I loved them so much. Definitely would recommend if you're looking for a shorter read.