Review of Unconscionable
Posted: 25 Jul 2022, 08:28
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Unconscionable" by Charles R. Butts Jr..]
For so many years, discrimination, prejudice, and antagonism against people of color have lingered heavily. The issue of racial discrimination has been biting hard and long enough in the system that it has almost become a norm.
In the wake of October 9th, 1983, what started as a normal day for the Griers ended with a dark cloud that lasted for thirty-five years. A dead body is found by Bennie and Peter on the field where they go for their annual hunting trip. Peter finds this body, which is almost unrecognizable and calls his son, Bennie, over to come to witness what he's seen. They made a call to Bibb County to report the situation. Three deputies arrive at the crime scene while waiting for the sheriff to arrive. On arrival, the sheriff gets the deputies off duty and gives absurd instructions. Four days later, a missing person report was made about a young black boy, and there is a strong suspicion that the body would be that of the missing person. Confirmation is made and the once happy family of Johnny Lee turns into a somber home. Two weeks later, the case was officially closed. Could there be anything the sheriff is hiding? Will justice be served? Are there many more tragedies that will befall this family as they seek justice?
Unconscionable by Charles R. Butts Jr. is a crime fiction book set in Georgia and intertwined between the first and second-person narrative. It is divided into three parts to show different times in the character's life. The characters are relatable, the plot takes on a steady pace and maintains that till the end of the book, and the storyline is realistic. The author writes extensively and with a strong voice about racism, family, the justice system, and grief. In his narrative, he communicates family values and the need to believe in God. There was a great hook and suspense that left me wanting to keep flipping and turning the pages. A great page-turner.
This book was a great crime fiction thriller. It piqued my interest from the very first page. It took me 24 hours with a little break in between to finish it. The stops weren't for lack of suspense, but I had to stop to catch my breath because of the level of emotions it arouses. I couldn't help but sympathize with the Grier family's trauma and pain in seeking justice for a loved one over 35 years.
I loved Gracie's character the most. Her grace and strength are second to none. How she dealt with the grief of losing her kids to a failed justice system whilst holding onto family values and God was spectacular for me. I have no negative feedback to give on this book. If anything, I'd like to commend Charles for delivering this wonderful piece.
The editing of the book was fair. I only found a few errors in it. There were scriptural backings in the book which might not be offensive to people of other religions. This book delivered on its promise. I'll rate it a four out of four stars. I'll recommend this book to everyone who isn't based on the issues of racism.
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Unconscionable
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For so many years, discrimination, prejudice, and antagonism against people of color have lingered heavily. The issue of racial discrimination has been biting hard and long enough in the system that it has almost become a norm.
In the wake of October 9th, 1983, what started as a normal day for the Griers ended with a dark cloud that lasted for thirty-five years. A dead body is found by Bennie and Peter on the field where they go for their annual hunting trip. Peter finds this body, which is almost unrecognizable and calls his son, Bennie, over to come to witness what he's seen. They made a call to Bibb County to report the situation. Three deputies arrive at the crime scene while waiting for the sheriff to arrive. On arrival, the sheriff gets the deputies off duty and gives absurd instructions. Four days later, a missing person report was made about a young black boy, and there is a strong suspicion that the body would be that of the missing person. Confirmation is made and the once happy family of Johnny Lee turns into a somber home. Two weeks later, the case was officially closed. Could there be anything the sheriff is hiding? Will justice be served? Are there many more tragedies that will befall this family as they seek justice?
Unconscionable by Charles R. Butts Jr. is a crime fiction book set in Georgia and intertwined between the first and second-person narrative. It is divided into three parts to show different times in the character's life. The characters are relatable, the plot takes on a steady pace and maintains that till the end of the book, and the storyline is realistic. The author writes extensively and with a strong voice about racism, family, the justice system, and grief. In his narrative, he communicates family values and the need to believe in God. There was a great hook and suspense that left me wanting to keep flipping and turning the pages. A great page-turner.
This book was a great crime fiction thriller. It piqued my interest from the very first page. It took me 24 hours with a little break in between to finish it. The stops weren't for lack of suspense, but I had to stop to catch my breath because of the level of emotions it arouses. I couldn't help but sympathize with the Grier family's trauma and pain in seeking justice for a loved one over 35 years.
I loved Gracie's character the most. Her grace and strength are second to none. How she dealt with the grief of losing her kids to a failed justice system whilst holding onto family values and God was spectacular for me. I have no negative feedback to give on this book. If anything, I'd like to commend Charles for delivering this wonderful piece.
The editing of the book was fair. I only found a few errors in it. There were scriptural backings in the book which might not be offensive to people of other religions. This book delivered on its promise. I'll rate it a four out of four stars. I'll recommend this book to everyone who isn't based on the issues of racism.
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Unconscionable
View: on Bookshelves