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Full Circle

Gloria Killian
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Full Circle

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1995

Book Brief

Gloria Killian

Full Circle

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1995
Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Contemporary

Publication Year

1995

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Full Circle: A True Story of Murder, Lies, and Vindication by Gloria Killian recounts her wrongful conviction for orchestrating a robbery cum murder, driven by false testimony and insufficient evidence. Arrested and detained multiple times, Gloria's plight persists until an ally she meets in prison, Joyce Ride, spearheads a decade-long campaign to uncover withheld evidence, leading to Gloria's eventual exoneration. The story includes sensitive topics such as wrongful imprisonment, domestic abuse, and murder.

Inspirational

Heartwarming

Hopeful

Emotional

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

4.4

34 ratings

79%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Many reviews praise Full Circle by Gloria Killian for its compelling narrative and the author’s raw, authentic voice. Critics commend its powerful exploration of injustice and resilience. However, some find the pacing uneven and the prose overly detailed at times. Overall, it is a moving and thought-provoking read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Full Circle?

An ideal reader for Full Circle by Gloria Killian would be someone captivated by true crime, wrongful convictions, and personal redemption. Comparable to fans of The Innocent Man by John Grisham and Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson, this reader seeks stories of justice, resilience, and the criminal justice system's flaws.

4.4

34 ratings

79%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Contemporary

Publication Year

1995

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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