a factual recounting of a man convicted of murder and how he spends his time after sentencing. It was kind of true crime, but without the pomp and flare that are usually added to make it appealing to a broad audience looking for “entertainment”. It felt like a … masters thesis. I listened to it, but it would not surprise me if the text were full of foot notes and end notes and citations. I actually like this and prefer it over popsci drama. The book spent very little time on the crime itself. Instead the book was primarily focused on the criminal, his court proceedings, his time in prison, his appeals, the book he wrote. The problem was… he wasn’t a very interesting person or criminal. I understand writing an entire book about Manson who was a complete nutcase, but this guy seemed pretty … run of the mill. All the women falling in love with him I will never understand (though I know this is a thing). The book reported the interaction between Sophie and the criminal in a factual way, so the interpretation that I had was that the criminal was using her and she was deluded about the “feelings”. Otherwise how could the book have been published? Anyways, I feel more informed about this small story (in the grand scheme of things). I’m not sure who I would recommend it too though…