This is a crucial work of pure dedication by Jonathan Harr. He goes into intricate detail about the tragedy in Woburn, Mass. and how events played out from there, using many first-hand accounts of the lawyers and citizens impacted. This book is as important as it is long. Sometimes tedious to read, with details so intricate that they could be considered superfluous, but I enjoyed the atmosphere and characters painted by each scene. I could visualize every interaction between the judge, lawyers, and jury in the courtroom.

At the end of the day, this is a story about the behemoth that is corporate America taking advantage of everyday citizens. Anyone with a soul will be furious by the resolution, and even more furious at the end. I'm grateful for having read this book to open my eyes

to one of many instances where corporations literally get away with murder for nothing more than a slap on the wrist

.