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A review by hannas_heas47
Five Days: The Fiery Reckoning of an American City by Wes Moore, Erica L. Green
4.0
This book sets the stage for the riots around Baltimore when Freddie Gray was arrested and hurt during police custody which lead to his death. The book also details other deaths of unarmed men being killed while in police custody trying to bring awareness to the situation and the sort through the frustrations. Wes Moore brings you seven different outlooks from people involved in what happened to the city during those five days. What you take from that is obviously an opinion of your own.
What did I like? Wes Moore is a thought provoking author of several different books, my favorite being The Work. This title however comes from seven different peoples view points during stages of the riots, and not really in the eyes of Wes Moore. Change needs to come about but from where and how much is too much. A peaceful protest and march turns deadly with riots. Wes Moore gives you the situation through the eyes of several key point players and you can form your own opinion.
Would I recommend or buy? This is an admiral fence book for Wes Moore, he gives you the situation and allows you to form your own opinion. Most people don’t like that this book takes so many view points, and it’s a lot of information to process. I’m sure you could have quite the list of police brutality and it’s very clear that a reform is needed.
Thoughts for the author? Interesting angle and unexpected, I really enjoyed the Work, and the other Wes Moore. This one was thought provoking but it raises more concerns than anything. Thanks to Netgalley for a copy to read and offer my opinion.
What did I like? Wes Moore is a thought provoking author of several different books, my favorite being The Work. This title however comes from seven different peoples view points during stages of the riots, and not really in the eyes of Wes Moore. Change needs to come about but from where and how much is too much. A peaceful protest and march turns deadly with riots. Wes Moore gives you the situation through the eyes of several key point players and you can form your own opinion.
Would I recommend or buy? This is an admiral fence book for Wes Moore, he gives you the situation and allows you to form your own opinion. Most people don’t like that this book takes so many view points, and it’s a lot of information to process. I’m sure you could have quite the list of police brutality and it’s very clear that a reform is needed.
Thoughts for the author? Interesting angle and unexpected, I really enjoyed the Work, and the other Wes Moore. This one was thought provoking but it raises more concerns than anything. Thanks to Netgalley for a copy to read and offer my opinion.