A Crime So Monstrous
A Crime So Monstrous
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2008
Book Brief
352
Book • Nonfiction
Global • 2000s
2008
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In A Crime So Monstrous, journalist E. Benjamin Skinner documents modern-day slavery by sharing personal stories from former slaves and interviewing slave traders. Traveling across various regions like Eastern Europe, Asia, Haiti, India, the U.S., and Sudan over five years, Skinner uncovers the harsh realities of human trafficking and forced labor. The book reveals political corruption, pervasive crime, and global human rights violations. Topics include child exploitation, sex trafficking, and severe labor conditions.
Informative
Dark
Unnerving
Challenging
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
E. Benjamin Skinner’s A Crime So Monstrous is a powerful exploration of modern-day slavery. Reviewers praise its intense investigative journalism and emotional impact. Criticisms include its graphic content and occasional lack of depth in storytelling. Overall, the book is commended for raising crucial awareness on a grave issue.
Who Should Read A Crime So Monstrous?
Readers who appreciate investigative journalism and human rights issues will find E. Benjamin Skinner's A Crime So Monstrous gripping. It appeals to those moved by Half the Sky by Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn and Not for Sale by David Batstone, offering profound insights into modern-day slavery.
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352
Book • Nonfiction
Global • 2000s
2008
Adult
18+ years
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