Brittany's comments: I'm only a few years older than Amanda Knox, and I also spent time studying abroad in Europe and South America during my undergraduate years. Knox's story caught my interest, and I watched a lot of the media coverage of her trial and acquittal. Recently, she has been giving interviews for the first time since being freed. She has also been back in the news after the Italian court called for a retrial. Knox is a very polarizing figure--almost everyone has a strong opinion on whether or not they believe she is guilty. I wanted to read her book to hear version of the events and learn about the actual evidence presented in the case rather than what the media was reporting. Knox tells her story in vivid detail and opens up to describe how this ordeal has affected her emotionally. She also discusses the effect it has had on her family and others close to her.
While the writing is not exceptional, it was better than I expected. I kept reading because the story was compelling and the events unfolded in an increasingly dramatic way. I read it quickly, even though it's nearly 500 pages long. Several color photographs are included to complement the writing. I recommend this for fans of true crime and for those who have followed the trial and would like to hear Amanda's story in her own words.
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