Closer to 2.5 stars.

I'm not entirely sure what the point of this book was. It seems obvious that the system is broken—something that's been clear for a long time. It feels somewhat naive that the author has only just now discovered this. The twist of hearing true crime story from the perspective of the accused, questioning how many innocent people are in prison and how many guilty ones are free, is interesting, but the theme itself isn't particularly new.

What I found compelling was the perspective that we all, especially lawyers, simply tell stories, and we take into consideration only what fits into our narratives. My favorite person was Dustin, who accepted the consequences of his recklessness and made the best of himself while in prison. I'm glad he was released.

The narrator has a fantastic voice and accent, reminding me of Emma D'Arcy, which is largely what kept me engaged until the end. The music was also great. I enjoyed learning about how DNA testing started and how, despite now taking it for granted, it's actually a relatively new concept. BTW, he sounds guilty.