The Central Park Five: A Chronicle of a City Wilding
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2011
240
Book • Nonfiction
New York City • 1980s
2011
Adult
18+ years
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.
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Unnerving
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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.
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.
2,731 ratings
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240
Book • Nonfiction
New York City • 1980s
2011
Adult
18+ years
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