Unveiling the Dark Secrets Behind John J Lennon’s The Tragedy of True Crime: A Must-Read Review
Prison is the fifth character in the book. “Words build worlds,” Lennon writes, “and in this narrative nonfiction book written from prison, I’ve tried to use more authentic prose — convict, prisoner, the joint. I use terms like “CO” and “guard,” “tier” and “gallery,” interchangeably. These are terms I hear every day.” This is an insider’s account, layered with vivid details, and we see prison through the lens of a writer who lives there. As the four prisoners are transferred between prisons, Lennon deftly captures the unique cultures of each: Attica, renowned for its brutality, and Sing Sing, a jail with a legendary name and a more humane environment.
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