Notes on an Execution: A Novel
In the tradition of Long Bright River and The Mars Room, a gripping and atmospheric work of literary suspense that deconstructs the story of a serial killer on death row, told primarily through the eyes of the women in his life—from the bestselling author of Girl in Snow.
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I never thought that I could possibly see through a serial killer’s perspective, but this book allowed you to see how one’s path could change many outcomes in one’s life.
I was a little sceptical of this book after reading some of the reviews. I wondered if it was going to be one of those books that was difficult to read, abstract and overall a waste of time. It really wasn’t. Yes the author doesn’t cover the things you might be expecting from the title, but she alludes to them and where some of the book is abstract, I believe it is intended to make the reader read and reflect on what that means to them. I find that very clever and I did really enjoy reading this one, found myself wanting to pick it up again and read on even when I didn’t have time or was too tired. Would recommend as was something slightly different
Really well done but I guess I just didn't want to read about counting down to an execution no matter how well it was done. (Unfair to rate it down because I didn't want to but...) I really liked the story line of the policewoman and the debates over the death penalty but some parts of this book really, really dragged for me. Overall, good but not great.
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