In a word: amazing. Probably one of the best books I've read in quite some time.
A mixture of memoir and history, Tyson tells the story of a murder in small-town North Carolina--how it changed (and didn't change the town) and more importantly, changed him. It's a meditation on faith and race and politics. It is most definitely not a typical history book, and the personal connection to the story and its aftermath makes for a very gripping read.
I'm normally a very quiet, non-emotional reader (rarely laugh or cry at a book). This book had me gasping, chuckling, crying and cursing. It's one of those books that I want to force everyone to read. Highly recommended without reservations.