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The Central Park Five: A Chronicle of a City Wilding

Sarah Burns
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The Central Park Five: A Chronicle of a City Wilding

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2011

Book Brief

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Sarah Burns

The Central Park Five: A Chronicle of a City Wilding

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2011
Book Details
Pages

240

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

New York City • 1980s

Publication Year

2011

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Central Park Five: A Chronicle of a City Wilding by Sarah Burns examines the wrongful conviction of five teenagers of color accused of a 1989 assault in Central Park. The book explores systemic issues within the criminal justice system and the media's role in influencing public perception during the infamous case.

Informative

Dark

Unnerving

Reviews & Readership

4.4

2,731 ratings

84%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Central Park Five: A Chronicle of a City Wilding by Sarah Burns delivers a compelling narrative on the wrongful convictions in a racially charged atmosphere. Praised for thorough research and emotional depth, critics highlight its social commentary. Some note the narrative's potential bias and lack of alternative perspectives. Overall, it offers a powerful study of justice and race.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Central Park Five: A Chronicle of a City Wilding?

Readers interested in The Central Park Five: A Chronicle of a City Wilding by Sarah Burns will enjoy true crime, social justice, and historical narratives. Fans of The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander or Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson may also appreciate its in-depth analysis of race, media, and injustice.

4.4

2,731 ratings

84%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

240

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

New York City • 1980s

Publication Year

2011

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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