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Tell Me Everything: The Story of a Private Investigation by Erika Krouse
12 reviews
caregorman's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
slow-paced
3.75
Very much invested in the case but wasn’t the best written methinks
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Abandonment, and Sexual harassment
savvyrosereads's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
fast-paced
4.5
Out March 15, 2022 [Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with a free eARC in exchange for an honest review!]
Rating: 4.5/5 stars
Part true-crime, part memoir, Tell Me Everything is the story of Erika Krouse, whose work as a private investigator helped uncover a culture of systemic sexual abuse within a university football program. Krouse’s narrative weaves together both the investigation itself and the impact that the work and the case had on her as a survivor of childhood sexual abuse.
I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect from this one, but whatever my expectations were, this book exceeded them. I will admit that I was left a bit uncertain about what to “take away” from the book as a whole, which is why I docked a half star, but there is undeniable beauty in a book that leaves some of its message open to interpretation.
Moreover, even if the ending could have been slightly neater, I really loved the entire rest of the journey. The writing was impeccable and deeply engaging, just novelistic enough to keep me captivated at all times and just journalistic enough to make me feel fully factually informed. Krouse’s personal story was also deftly intertwined with her investigative work and the case, adding layers that were heartbreaking but incredibly valuable to the narrative. And, as a lawyer myself, I appreciated Krouse’s layperson treatment of the law—including enough legal detail to inform readers while not turning this into a legal treatise, and avoiding the common trap of glorifying or romanticizing the law while still being evenhanded and fair.
Finally and perhaps most importantly, the case itself, while infuriating, is absolutely worthy of attention. This book isn’t an easy read, but it’s one of those books everyone should pick up.
Recommended to anyone, but especially if you like: true crime; investigative journalism vibes; memoirs.
CW: Sexual assault/rape, child sexual abuse/pedophilia, mental health, suicidal thoughts.
Rating: 4.5/5 stars
Part true-crime, part memoir, Tell Me Everything is the story of Erika Krouse, whose work as a private investigator helped uncover a culture of systemic sexual abuse within a university football program. Krouse’s narrative weaves together both the investigation itself and the impact that the work and the case had on her as a survivor of childhood sexual abuse.
I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect from this one, but whatever my expectations were, this book exceeded them. I will admit that I was left a bit uncertain about what to “take away” from the book as a whole, which is why I docked a half star, but there is undeniable beauty in a book that leaves some of its message open to interpretation.
Moreover, even if the ending could have been slightly neater, I really loved the entire rest of the journey. The writing was impeccable and deeply engaging, just novelistic enough to keep me captivated at all times and just journalistic enough to make me feel fully factually informed. Krouse’s personal story was also deftly intertwined with her investigative work and the case, adding layers that were heartbreaking but incredibly valuable to the narrative. And, as a lawyer myself, I appreciated Krouse’s layperson treatment of the law—including enough legal detail to inform readers while not turning this into a legal treatise, and avoiding the common trap of glorifying or romanticizing the law while still being evenhanded and fair.
Finally and perhaps most importantly, the case itself, while infuriating, is absolutely worthy of attention. This book isn’t an easy read, but it’s one of those books everyone should pick up.
Recommended to anyone, but especially if you like: true crime; investigative journalism vibes; memoirs.
CW: Sexual assault/rape, child sexual abuse/pedophilia, mental health, suicidal thoughts.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Suicidal thoughts
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