Second read: 17/06/21 - 17/06/21

Rating: (still) 5 stars

Man, this book just hits so good! (Grammar, what are you?) I was actually born in Mount Eden, the suburb in Auckland where this trial took place, and this makes it feel so much more, well, closer to home. I suppose "older" countries won't really understand, because they probably have heaps of true crime stories, but NZ is 181 years old, and so our "history" is not actually that historical. Anyway, I'm going off topic so I should probably stop now. Read below if you want more nonsensical thoughts. BUT PEOPLE. JUST READ THIS BOOK.


First read: 20/01/21 - 20/01/21

Rating: 5 stars

I loved this book so much. It was incredible. The poignancy of the story is conveyed wonderfully, and it almost made me cry! There are very few books that have ever done that. The way the author uses multiple timelines and perspectives was just amazing. I could just gush about it for several pages. I can find not fault (that being said, I just finished it 2 minutes ago so my opinion is definitely not impartial). Just read this book. It details New Zealand's penultimate hanging, and if that sounds even remotely interesting to you, look up the synopsis and just read this book please. AHHHHHH IT'S SO GOOD