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Ghettoside
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Narrated by:
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Rebecca Lowman
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By:
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Jill Leovy
About this listen
Why would you kill your neighbour? Based on the best part of a decade embedded with the homicide units of the LAPD, this groundbreaking work of reportage takes us onto the streets, inside the homes, and into the lives of a community wracked by a homicide epidemic.
Through the gripping story of one particular murder of an 18-year-old boy named Bryant Tennelle, gunned down one evening in spring for no apparent reason, and of its investigation by a brilliant, ferociously driven detective - a blond surfer turned cop named John Skaggs - it reveals the true origins of such violence, explodes the myths surrounding policing and race and shows that the only way to reverse the cycle of violence is with justice.
©2014 Jill Leovoy (P)2015 Random House AudiobooksCritic Reviews
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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Story5 out of 5 stars
- Noel Creece
- 11-06-2017
Compelling Story
This is a compelling, real-life account of an actual murder investigation in the tough areas of Los Angeles, USA. It has fly-on-the-wall recounts and is intelligently written.
I enjoyed it visceral nature and its historical references which put into context the nature of the activity.
I liked the voice of the narrator.
Highly recommended for those who enjoy criminal narratives.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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- Chris Carter
- 24-02-2024
Incredibly insightful
A fascinating, yet disturbing account of black homicide in America. Worth the read. USA has a loooooong way to go.
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Overall3 out of 5 stars
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Performance4 out of 5 stars
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Story3 out of 5 stars
- Chris Doms
- 18-07-2016
A somewhat interesting story
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