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Evidence of Things Seen: True Crime in an Era of Reckoning
Evidence of Things Seen: True Crime in an Era of Reckoning | Sarah Weinman
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From Sarah Weinman, the award-winning editor of Unspeakable Acts, a groundbreaking new anthology showcasing the future of the true crime genreTrue crime, as an entertainment genre, has always prioritized clear narrative arcs: victims wronged, police detectives in pursuit, suspects apprehended, justice delivered. But what stories have been ignored? In Evidence of Things Seen, fourteen of the most innovative crime writers working today cast a light on the cases that give crucial insight into our society. Wesley Lowery writes about a lynching left unsolved for decades by an indifferent police force and a family's quest for answers. Justine van der Leun reports on the thousands of women in prison for defending themselves from abuse. May Jeong reveals how the Atlanta spa shootings tell a story of America. Edited by acclaimed writer Sarah Weinman, and with an introduction by attorney and host of the Undisclosed podcast Rabia Chaudry, this anthology pulls back the curtain on how crime itself is a by-product of America's systemic harms and inequalities. And in doing so, it reveals how the genre of true crime can be a catalyst for social change. These works combine brilliant storytelling with incisive cultural examinations--and challenge each of us to ask what justice should look like. Evidence of Things Seen introduces the new classics of true crime.
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Christine
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Great read with many standout journalistic pieces about true crime as a part of culture. Loved the audio, very well-narrated by Xe Sands, but needed my own copy for highlighting. Worth reading just for Rabia Chaudry‘s smart introduction, which includes gems like this: “I have found nothing more effective than popular true crime media to both educate myself and others about systemic injustices and challenge our own deeply held misperceptions.”

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britt_brooke
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A thoughtfully curated anthology on American crime. This book challenges you to really think deeper, look at the societal and cultural implications of many crimes. It‘s a difficult read at times, truly important for any reader, but especially fans of the genre. Which now it feels weird to be a true crime fan, but the reality is having an inquisitive mind; trying to understand the whys, and how we can do better.

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Morr_Books
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Finished my 3rd book toward my #SummerEndReadathon goals. I liked sections of this book and then thought other sections were too opinionated. Some of the opinions I flat out disagreed with. Maybe I am too much of a true crime junkie. @TheSpineView

TheSpineView Great progress!❤️📖📚 1y
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