The Central Park Five: A Chronicle of a City Wilding
The Central Park Five: A Chronicle of a City Wilding
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2011240
Book • Nonfiction
New York City • 1980s
2011
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
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.
Informative
Dark
Unnerving
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Review Roundup
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.
Who Should Read The Central Park Five: A Chronicle of a City Wilding?
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
Loved it
Mixed feelings
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The Central Park Five: A Chronicle of a City Wilding by Sarah Burns was published in 2011 and explores the injustices faced by the five teenagers wrongfully convicted in the 1989 Central Park jogger case.
Sarah Burns began researching the Central Park Five case during her time in college, which eventually led to the writing of her book.
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The book was adapted into a documentary film titled The Central Park Five, co-directed by Sarah Burns, her father Ken Burns, and David McMahon, further expanding the discussion on the case.
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Book • Nonfiction
New York City • 1980s
2011
Adult
18+ years
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