Review of Unconscionable

[Clever Ahonsi]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Unconscionable" by Charles R. Butts Jr..]

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5 out of 5 stars

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A potent meditation on familial love and survival in the face of endless tragedy. When a hunting trip between Peter and his son Benny goes horribly wrong and they find themselves at the scene of a gruesome crime, an all-consuming investigation unfolds. Meanwhile, for decades, the Grier family has been ripped apart by racial violence and injustice in their tireless pursuit of the truth behind Johnny Lee's senseless murder. It shows that stronger familial bonds and relentless pursuit of justice transcend through memories and heartbreaking losses. Through such characters, Unconscionable really brings out the emotional depth of one family's struggle against systems of racism.

What impresses me most about this book is the depth with which it portrays the love and resilience of family. The character Gracie shone bright, standing tall with strength and faith. Having had to endure the unbelievable loss of her sons one after the other, first Johnny Lee and then Robert-Gracie's unswerving commitment to justice and her powerful spiritual belief give poignancy to the story.

The celebration of life in remembrance of Johnny Lee was one of the most touching events in which, for the first time, the Grier family was finally able to honor his memory with the respect and love he so deserved. This event epitomizes the relentless bond of the family and their journey to heal together; hence, it is such a touching moment in the book. I recommend the book to people who love family drama and feuds.

There is nothing that I don't like about this book regarding the emotional and familial bonds. Charles R. Butts Jr. has beautifully portrayed how deep the relationships are within a family and how resilient such times are to bear extreme loss and injustice. And, of course, characters like Gracie add a lot to the story emotionally because she has faith and strength from the very first word.

Handling the touching moments so authentically, as with celebrating Johnny Lee's life, rate this book: 5 out of 5 stars. This is a potent way to weave memories of the past into present struggle and amplifies the emotional resonance of the story, which is deeply touching and cohesive. The book was very well edited, with no errors to be found.

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Unconscionable
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