Description
In this gripping dual narrative, a young woman begins a summer job assisting in the defense of a convicted murderer, only to find herself profoundly shaken by her own visceral reaction to his crime. As she delves into the details of the case, she uncovers unsettling parallels between the defendant's past and her own buried family history. This exploration forces her to confront uncomfortable truths about violence, justice, and the complex nature of empathy. The memoir masterfully weaves together true crime and personal reflection, questioning the lines between victim and perpetrator, and revealing how the darkest acts can resonate within us all.
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paperback
Flatiron Books
Published Jan 1, 2017
326 pages
ISBN: 9781250080547
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First Published
2017
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Fact of a Body: A Murder and a Memoir by Alexandria Marzano-Lesnevich.