Missoula: Rape and the Justice System in a College Town

by Jon Krakauer
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  • Added: 2025-10-15
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Claire G. Griffin's Blog · Claire G. Griffin · 2020-09-16
engaging 4.75

The book is a gripping story that is sympathetic to the people involved and backed by extensive research. It provides a deep understanding of the psychology behind rape cases.

Claire G. Griffin praises Jon Krakauer's ability to write a gripping story that is both sympathetic to the individuals involved and backed by extensive research. She highlights how the book provides a deep understanding of the psychology behind rape cases, making it a compelling read. The reviewer appreciates the nuanced perspective offered by the book, which sheds light on the complexities of rape culture and the justice system. The book is a powerful exploration of these issues, making it a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the broader context of sexual assault.

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    Jon Krakauer writes a gripping story, sympathetic to the people involved.

    Backed by extensive research into the psychology and sociology of rape.

    The book provides a deep understanding of the psychology behind rape cases.

Jacksonville.com · 2015-11-03
critical 4.00

The book sheds light on the prevalence of rape in college towns and the challenges victims face. It critiques the justice system for its handling of these cases.

This review highlights how the book investigates the prevalence of rape in college towns, using Missoula as a case study. The reviewer notes that the book effectively critiques the justice system for its handling of these cases, particularly in how it often fails to support victims. The narrative is powerful and meticulously researched, providing a stark look at the systemic issues that perpetuate rape culture on college campuses. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the broader implications of sexual assault and the justice system's role in addressing it.

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    Missoula: Rape and Justice in a College Town by Jon Krakauer seems to imply that Missoula, Mont., is a hotbed of sexual assault.

    Krakauer attempts to illuminate why many victims do not wish to report their rapes to the police.

    He criticizes the justice system for giving the benefit of the doubt to the accused.

The New York Times · Michiko Kakutani · 2015-05-03
powerful 4.50

The book is a powerful and meticulously reported narrative that sheds light on the complex issue of sexual assault on college campuses. The author's investigative approach provides a comprehensive look at the justice system's handling of these cases.

Michiko Kakutani's review in The New York Times highlights the stark and powerful narrative presented in 'Missoula'. The book delves into a series of sexual assaults at the University of Montana, offering a meticulously reported account that illuminates the human drama and the flaws in the justice system. Kakutani appreciates the author's investigative approach, which provides a comprehensive look at how the justice system handles these sensitive cases. The review emphasizes the book's ability to humanize the victims and the complexities they face in seeking justice. It's a gripping and thought-provoking read that sheds light on a pressing social issue.

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    Jon Krakauer describes cases of acquaintance rape at the University of Montana.

    The book is a stark, powerful, meticulously reported narrative about a series of sexual assaults.

    It illuminates the human drama behind the statistics.

Minnesota Star Tribune · Scott F. Parker · 2015-04-28
powerful 4.50

The book is a meticulously reported and powerful narrative that probes the awful reality of sexual assault on college campuses. The author's investigative approach provides a comprehensive look at the justice system's handling of these cases.

Scott F. Parker's review in the Minnesota Star Tribune highlights the meticulously reported and powerful narrative presented in 'Missoula'. The book delves into the awful reality of sexual assault on college campuses, offering a comprehensive look at the justice system's handling of these cases. Parker appreciates the author's investigative approach, which provides a nuanced understanding of the challenges faced by victims. The review emphasizes the book's ability to humanize the victims and the complexities they face in seeking justice. It's a gripping and thought-provoking read that sheds light on a pressing social issue.

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    With measured prose and stunning facts, Jon Krakauer probes awful reality.

    The book is a meticulously reported and powerful narrative.

    It provides a comprehensive look at the justice system's handling of these cases.

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