The story of a man on death row, hours before his execution for the murder of several women sounds like it might be a gratuitously violent story about a serial killer. But this is something quite different. Whilst we get Ansel Packer’s voice as he awaits execution, the story is told through the women surrounding his life; his mother, a police detective and his former sister in law. Through them we see him in different roles and we form a picture of a man, rather than a monster.
This isn’t a book that excuses his actions, but instead explores the shades of grey that exist within his life.
Fascinating points of view and really well constructed - highly recommended.