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The Executioner's Song
8.1
Very Good
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Norman Mailers Pulitzer Prize-winning book is a massive, sprawling account of the life and death of Gary Gilmore, the man who demanded his own execution after committing two murders. Mailer uses a 'true life novel' approach, relying on thousands of pages of interviews and transcripts to build a portrait of Gilmore and the people around him. It is a profound, albeit challenging, look at the American justice system, the nature of violence, and the complexities of a man who became a symbol of the death penalty debate.
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What is The Executioner's Song?
Norman Mailers Pulitzer Prize-winning book is a massive, sprawling account of the life and death of Gary Gilmore, the man who demanded his own execution after committing two murders. Mailer uses a 'true life novel' approach, relying on thousands of pages of interviews and transcripts to build a portrait of Gilmore and the people around him. It is a profound, albeit challenging, look at the American justice system, the nature of violence, and the complexities of a man who became a symbol of the death penalty debate.
How good is The Executioner's Song?
The Executioner's Song scores 8.1/10 (Very Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Entertainment Books Games Music Non Fiction Books category.
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