4.15/5
Author: Jon Krakauer
Publication Date: Jan 12, 2016
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Rating: 4.15/5 out of 38959
Publisher: Anchor
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Missoula, Montana, is a typical college town, home to a
highly regarded state university whose beloved football team inspires a
passionately loyal fan base. Between January 2008 and May 2012, hundreds
of students reported sexual assaults to the local police. Few of the
cases were properly handled by either the university or local
authorities. In this, Missoula is also typical.
In these
pages, acclaimed journalist Jon Krakauer investigates a spate of campus
rapes that occurred in Missoula over a four-year period. Taking the town
as a case study for a crime that is sadly prevalent throughout the
nation, Krakauer documents the experiences of five victims: their fear
and self-doubt in the aftermath; the skepticism directed at them by
police, prosecutors, and the public; their bravery in pushing forward
and what it cost them. These stories cut through abstract ideological
debate about acquaintance rape to demonstrate that it does not happen
because women are sending mixed signals or seeking attention. They are
victims of a terrible crime, deserving of fairness from our justice
system. Rigorously researched, rendered in incisive prose,
Missoula stands as an essential call to action.
Aug 11, 2017
Absolutely gripping. The subject matter is one close to my heart, but after reading this and Krakauer's Under the Banner of Heaven, I'm starting to think he can make any subject interesting with his emotive and engaging writing style. Who knows? Maybe I can even get myself interested in mountaineering and tackle Into Thin Air or Eiger Dreams.Jul 02, 2015
May 21, 2015
The book was brilliantly and exhaustively written.Jul 21, 2015
Short review: Ban MenMar 31, 2015
I will read anything Krakauer writes.Apr 19, 2015
All right, I'm going to be an asshole.Apr 22, 2015
This is a painful, frustrating, teeth-grinding, angst-inducing, trigger-filled must read.Apr 03, 2015
This narrative shocked me; enraged me; then frightened me. Krakauer exposes a rape culture that resides in the University of Missoula, Montana. Rape is the most under reported, prevalent violent crime against women and often committed by men whom they are acquainted with. This looks at 3 specific cases where the accused are football players. No more than 20% of rapes are reported. Why? Just look at how they are adjudicated. The victim re-victimized and traumatized physically through the This narrative shocked me; enraged me; then frightened me. Krakauer exposes a rape culture that resides in the University of Missoula, Montana. Rape is the most under reported, prevalent violent crime against women and often committed by men whom they are acquainted with. This looks at 3 specific cases where the accused are football players. No more than 20% of rapes are reported. Why? Just look at how they are adjudicated. The victim re-victimized and traumatized physically through the collection of evidence and emotionally through the retelling to school officials, police, lawyers. Their own lives being scrutinized, smeared. The accused regarded as heroes; icons; untouchables; holding a sense of entitlement; impunity; immunity.Apr 04, 2015
Jun 26, 2015
A powerful examination of the realities of rape on college campuses ( Missoula in this book),Apr 29, 2016
Update: 11/7/19. "Why I Froze and Smiled During My Sexual Assault" https://humanparts.medium.com/why-i-s...Jun 15, 2015
May 21, 2015
With the atrocity of the Stanford swimmer rapist case blowing up in the news, I feel like I could not have read Missoula at a more relevant time. Jon Krakauer does a great job highlighting the flurry of rapes that took place in the college town of Missoula at the University of Montana. His extensive and meticulous research shines as he delves into the convoluted intricacies of prosecuting rape in our legal system and the horrible trauma survivors experience as a result of rape. While Krakauer With the atrocity of the Stanford swimmer rapist case blowing up in the news, I feel like I could not have read Missoula at a more relevant time. Jon Krakauer does a great job highlighting the flurry of rapes that took place in the college town of Missoula at the University of Montana. His extensive and meticulous research shines as he delves into the convoluted intricacies of prosecuting rape in our legal system and the horrible trauma survivors experience as a result of rape. While Krakauer focuses a bit more on legal proceedings in the second half of the book rather than providing in-depth, original analysis, he compensates by referencing the brilliant Trauma and Recovery , a book which everyone should read.Mar 03, 2015
****WARNING**** - to all of my GR friends who read my reviews, this is not going to be a typical review for me- it simply cannot be.Apr 26, 2015
In Toronto, we are currently being inundated with news of the trial of Jian Ghomeshi. He was a radio personality on Canada's public radio who was dismissed last year after stories surfaced about assaults involving many women. From the get go, he claimed that he was into rough sex and that the women had consented. Ultimately, charges were laid in relation to assaults on three women, and the trial has just finished this week. Every day for the past two weeks, we have been bombarded with In Toronto, we are currently being inundated with news of the trial of Jian Ghomeshi. He was a radio personality on Canada's public radio who was dismissed last year after stories surfaced about assaults involving many women. From the get go, he claimed that he was into rough sex and that the women had consented. Ultimately, charges were laid in relation to assaults on three women, and the trial has just finished this week. Every day for the past two weeks, we have been bombarded with information about attacks on the complainants' credibility -- endless focus in cross-examination on their post alleged assault contact with Ghomeshi. While the trial was going on, I listened to the audio version of Missoula, in which Jon Krakauer focuses on a number sexual assault cases in Missoula, Montana. In combination, this made for a pretty bleak picture of the challenges involved in seeking convictions in cases of non stranger sexual assault. Having said that, Krakauer does an excellent job. He portrays the women with compassion. He provides helpful social science information that dispel a lot of myths and give a lot of context to the reactions of victims. But in the end, he paints a discouraging picture for any women wanting to pursue criminal charges. Much like the conduct of the Ghomeshi trial would be very discouraging -- even if he is ultimately found guilty.Jan 15, 2016
“Rape is the most unreported serious crime in the nation.â€Jun 13, 2016
If I were to be asked what is my most inconsistent position, my greatest double-standard, the dissonance which keeps cognitively challenging me, it would be my stance on prison and sexual assault. First off, I am horrified by our modern day equivalent to slavery, sympathize deeply with inmates (especially, but not limited to, nonviolent inmates), and wish we had a better way. A better mental health care system, vastly expanded social services, educational and vocational programs for those who If I were to be asked what is my most inconsistent position, my greatest double-standard, the dissonance which keeps cognitively challenging me, it would be my stance on prison and sexual assault. First off, I am horrified by our modern day equivalent to slavery, sympathize deeply with inmates (especially, but not limited to, nonviolent inmates), and wish we had a better way. A better mental health care system, vastly expanded social services, educational and vocational programs for those who get caught up in the legal grind, proper healthcare, dramatically reduced sentences, no jail time for drugs or solicitation or any other victimless crime, reintegration efforts on a massive scale, etc. Voting rights, ffs. Life sentences destroy hope, which destroys the person. The death penalty is uncivilized, revolting, and should have been globally obliterated centuries ago. I feel sheer revulsion for the fact that sexual assault in prisons has been accepted-not-accepted as some kind of just punishment, this apparently horrifyingly under-prevented tragedy which keeps on keeping on as a product of willful disregard at best. I don't want anyone to be sexually assaulted, not even sexual predators.Apr 11, 2017
This is not an easy read. I read it slowly, partly because of the difficulty of the content, partly because I read it in pockets of free time at work.Nov 21, 2016
3.5 starsApr 21, 2015
What an excruciating eye-opener! If you do not trust authorities now, reading this true account of the numerous unreported crimes and sexual assaults on a Missoula, Montana college campus will not improve your confidence.The statistics are baffling and the procedures deplorable not only for the University of Montana, but the Missoula Police Department and Missoula County Attorney's Office as well who all failed to do their jobs. It is a shame that politics and football games became the greater
What an excruciating eye-opener! If you do not trust authorities now, reading this true account of the numerous unreported crimes and sexual assaults on a Missoula, Montana college campus will not improve your confidence.The statistics are baffling and the procedures deplorable not only for the University of Montana, but the Missoula Police Department and Missoula County Attorney's Office as well who all failed to do their jobs. It is a shame that politics and football games became the greater issue.
Although sometimes repetitive, a very informative read!
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I read this book over the course of a weekend. It was so compelling and infuriating, I couldn't put it down. I won't summarize the contents, but suffice to say, it deals with upsetting subject matter and though it's a few years old now, is extremely relevant (I guess it would be relevant at all times in history, sadly). The author handled the subject with great care, attention and compassion and I am sure I will read more by him in the future. Recommended!Apr 02, 2015
The scenarios discussed in this book were well researched. If you are looking for a book that gives an unbiased view of all sides of the rape issue, this is not it; this definitely focuses on the victim and the tendency of the law and society to side with the attacker (I am not giving my opinion as to whether that is good or bad, it just is so I thought I would mention it). For me, Krakauer has written some great books and some frustrating books. This leans toward the frustrating side mainly The scenarios discussed in this book were well researched. If you are looking for a book that gives an unbiased view of all sides of the rape issue, this is not it; this definitely focuses on the victim and the tendency of the law and society to side with the attacker (I am not giving my opinion as to whether that is good or bad, it just is so I thought I would mention it). For me, Krakauer has written some great books and some frustrating books. This leans toward the frustrating side mainly because of the repetition of facts throughout the book.Apr 19, 2015
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Alarming, Infuriating and Disheartening (especially for father of two 17-year-old daughters heading to college next fall)[Oct. 19, 2016]Nov 18, 2016
This book is so important to read. It is a stunning look at college rape and our justice system. It will most likely make the reader both sad and pretty angry.Take your time and choose the perfect book.
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