One of Us: The Story of Anders Breivik and the Massacre in Norway | 
pickOof. This was a tough one to read. I don‘t remember hearing about this when it happened, but Seierstad lays out the history of the POS terrorist AND some of his many victims in a way that was honest, compassionate, and still really high quality story telling. Her respect and attention toward the several people who died rivals that of Ann Rule‘s.
This has been a rough book to read. Getting to know several if the victims all while knowing what their fate would be... the authors detailed descriptions of the massacre... but I'd held my emotions in check until this part. It gutted me! I'm not sure yet what will happen to Anders... this is really a #subjectnewtome ... but I am hoping for so many bad things. Ugh!
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pickThis true crime book is incredibly well-researched and written, providing a clear picture of not only the murders of July 22, but also Breivik‘s life, the trial, and the lives of some of his victims and their families.
I found it very difficult to read, especially once I realized I was the same age as some of the youth killed on Utøya, and I cried a number of times throughout the book.
While it‘s worth reading, it‘s certainly not easy reading.
pickThis has got to be one of the best true crime books out there. The research is staggering and it holds your interest ther whole way through. I appreciate the author's reporting on the killer's upbringing and background, and the care in which she approached the victims stories. Definitely going to read whatever else she's written that's in English.
Holy crap, this book starts with a kick in the teeth.
At a local brewery enjoying the conclusion of the day with the bf. The book is a hard read at times due to the subject matter, but it‘s imperative to see how people can hate so deeply. #nowreading
pickI finished reading this days after the Las Vegas shooting.
I wonder what motivations might be uncovered as the investigation continues.
In this book we observe the life of the perpetrator and some of his victims. We understand his mindset and reasoning for what he did. But I still feel we really know nothing of the evil that lurks in the hearts of others. Until we can understand this better, I'm afraid this will be a repeating nightmare.
This quote jumped out at me. When these days we have Holocaust deniers, it really is important for the truth to come out.
So far I'm enjoying this book very much (despite its incredibly depressing topic), but this line just made me stop cold. I had to read it over a few times to make sure I wasn't misunderstanding.
so-soSo I was finally able to finish this twenty-hour audiobook. I stand by my initial impression. Author is a master of her craft, but there's nothing at all sympathetic about her subject. Which is probably why the narrative feels so cold and unmoving. I don't recommend this to anyone except history buffs who insist on the full story. I didn't learn anything, and apparently neither did the shooter. Heartbreaking entry in the Needless Tragedy dept. 😢
I've just finished my final exams and now I finally have time to read this book. I've heard some really good things about it so I'm looking forward to digging my literary teeth into it!
Having a hard time following the narrative so far. Print copy was a fail, audio doesn't seem to be any easier. Has anyone gotten through this? It was so highly touted last year.
Catching up! #Riotgrams, day 21: #CoolSpines. I love the spines on these two, One of Us and House of Leaves.
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pickFinished this book about the 2011 massacre in Norway. It is an excellent and important book. Stellar reporting from Seirstad and it reads easily, like a novel.
However, since it was painful to read, I do not plan on keeping it on my shelves.
Anyone up for a #bookswap ? It's a hardcover and it's in like new condition. It was originally purchased from The Strand. I'd mail it to whoever has something of comparable value/condition to mail to me!
Went shopping for some Christmas presents and bought myself some presents of my own! I really can't help myself when I'm in a bookstore... but at least they were all on sale. And it's my 'yay! for the end of classes' treat and something to look forward to after my final exams :) #bookhaul #Christmas
About 75 pages in and [sadly] feeling this is required reading. Hate, fear, racism, bigotry, and misogyny are exhaustingly global.
Yesterday's #libraryhaul. Of course, this morning is all about reading for school.
This has been an intense but incredibly riveting read so far.
"We are a small country, but we are a proud people. We are still shaken by what has happened to us, but we will never relinquish our values. Our answer is more democracy, more openness and more humanity. But never naivety."
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Picked this one up in vacation in SF. I can't wait to get started - have any of you read this?? The book seller I got this from was also currently reading which was pretty exciting..
The horror of the Massacre that shocked Norway .A true crime procedural &WA revealing intimate look about how the country healed.
