A Study of the Complex Humanity Behind True Crime in Kate Brody’s Novel “Rabbit Hole” – Chicago Review of Books

A Study of the Complex Humanity Behind True Crime in Kate Brody’s Novel “Rabbit Hole” – Chicago Review of Books

[ad_1] We live in a golden age of the armchair detective, a person who aims to help solve a real-life mystery without the official qualifications for such work. Global fascination with true crime has led to an explosion of documentaries, websites, online forums, and more; a 2023 Pew Research Center study1 found that true crime … Read more

The People vs. Gentrification in “Brooklyn Crime Novel” – Chicago Review of Books

The People vs. Gentrification in “Brooklyn Crime Novel” – Chicago Review of Books

[ad_1] Jonathan Lethem’s newest book, Brooklyn Crime Novel, is proof positive he unequivocally loves Brooklyn. His command of place and time is ever-present in this work: he mixes fond remembrance with futuristic language told through a narrator who knows the ending but enjoys telling the tale—and teasing his audience—because it’s his to tell. Brooklyn is … Read more

Crime Reading Pays in Thrills and Chills – Chicago Review of Books

Crime Reading Pays in Thrills and Chills – Chicago Review of Books

[ad_1] Personally, I’ve already made a plan to forget 2021 ever happened—except when it comes to mystery and thriller reading. In that realm, it’s been a banner year. Of course, I haven’t read everything published, so some crime fiction which has already seen huge success in sales or will soon dominate the awards programs next … Read more