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Missing from the Village: The Story of Serial Killer Bruce McArthur, the Search for Justice, and the System that Failed Toronto's Queer Community by Justin Ling
2 reviews
annamercado19's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0
Ling masterfully balances giving an honest, open account of what truly happened during these gruesome events while also honoring every victim and loved one he speaks about. Ling remains empathetic and genuine throughout the entire book, which is refreshing considering today's dark fascination with true crime. He cares passionately and openly. Ling rightfully calls for us to do better in the future: to work towards a true queer community, for the reform of law enforcement and the righting of systemic wrongs, and to build a bridge between us together.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Murder, Outing, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Drug use, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual assault, Slavery, Blood, Police brutality, Grief, Cannibalism, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Torture, Toxic relationship, Transphobia, Stalking, and Deportation
ruthlessreads's review
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
5.0
This is one of the best, most thoughtfully done true crime books I've ever read. Ling takes great care to represent the victims honestly and to include interviews and permissions from family members. He also discusses the exploitative nature of true crime, as a genre, and the ways in which telling the stories of crimes against & within marginalized communities is valuable.
Using over 5 years of research, the author outlines how a serial killer hunted & killed members of Toronto's queer community, how that community responded, and the egregious mismanagement of these cases by local police. He also humanizes the victims, providing a window into their lives through the interviews of their family & friends. This account of loss, grief, and systemic discrimination against race, gender, and sexuality speaks to current societal issues while also highlighting the real human cost of failed policing & marginalization of personal identities.
Using over 5 years of research, the author outlines how a serial killer hunted & killed members of Toronto's queer community, how that community responded, and the egregious mismanagement of these cases by local police. He also humanizes the victims, providing a window into their lives through the interviews of their family & friends. This account of loss, grief, and systemic discrimination against race, gender, and sexuality speaks to current societal issues while also highlighting the real human cost of failed policing & marginalization of personal identities.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Hate crime, Homophobia, Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Grief, Stalking, and Murder
Moderate: Biphobia, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Torture, Alcohol, Classism, and Deportation