I recently watched the Netflix documentary about Gloria Allred, which highlights the force with which the attorney had to fight so that women victims of crime could have a place to seek justice and be heard. It seemed like the perfect follow-up to read A False Report: A True Story of Rape in America by T. Christian Miller and Ken Armstrong. This book explores a group of detectives investigating a series of rapes, starting at the initial report by each of the survivors. Things get tricky when one of the women, a recent graduate of a lifetime of foster care and abuse, changes her story and stops being taken seriously by those investigating her rape.
This is a thrilling, fast-paced, and informative read. The authors did a great job researching where stereotypes about rape come from, and highlighting the realities of police culture and the need for gender-diverse police forces. Every angle of the investigation is fleshed out, including the unique perspectives and backgrounds of the detectives, the survivors, and even the creepy and calculating serial rapist.
Highly recommended!
I received this copy from Blogging for Books, but all opinions are my own.
