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WATCH ME DIE: Last Words From Death Row
Bill Kimberlin, Psy.D, invites the reader on an extensive and unbiased journey inside Ohio’s death row in WATCH ME Last Words From Death Row.
You will see how these inmates think as Kimberlin not only spends time interviewing them, but also eats meals with them and, in some cases, is the last person to speak with them before they are executed. From the moment they are placed on suicide watch until the moment they are pronounced dead right in front of him, Kimberlin will walk you through the twisted and complex execution process in the state of Ohio.
WATCH ME DIE presents an unbiased look at the realities of death row, in Ohio and America as a whole. This book is much more than an argument about the death penalty. Instead, Kimberlin exposes the harsh truth of what it is like to be on death row, counting the days until your own execution, as told to him by those who have lived it.
With no physical or mental restraints, Kimberlin’s conversations earn the trust of many high-level and violent offenders. He shares with the reader these unfiltered and honest thoughts from people staring in the face of death. Their writings, their artwork, and their own words will put the reader in the room with these dangerous killers. Nothing is off-limits and there is nothing to shield Kimberlin from the same hands that have taken countless lives, leaving Kimberlin himself asking, “Will this be my last trip to death row?”
In this newly revised edition of WATCH ME DIE , Bill Kimberlin takes the reader on a more intimate journey into death row than ever before. This edition includes a “Where Are They Now?” section, updating the reader on which inmates have faced their execution, which inmates are still counting their days, and who else has asked Kimberlin to watch them die.
You will see how these inmates think as Kimberlin not only spends time interviewing them, but also eats meals with them and, in some cases, is the last person to speak with them before they are executed. From the moment they are placed on suicide watch until the moment they are pronounced dead right in front of him, Kimberlin will walk you through the twisted and complex execution process in the state of Ohio.
WATCH ME DIE presents an unbiased look at the realities of death row, in Ohio and America as a whole. This book is much more than an argument about the death penalty. Instead, Kimberlin exposes the harsh truth of what it is like to be on death row, counting the days until your own execution, as told to him by those who have lived it.
With no physical or mental restraints, Kimberlin’s conversations earn the trust of many high-level and violent offenders. He shares with the reader these unfiltered and honest thoughts from people staring in the face of death. Their writings, their artwork, and their own words will put the reader in the room with these dangerous killers. Nothing is off-limits and there is nothing to shield Kimberlin from the same hands that have taken countless lives, leaving Kimberlin himself asking, “Will this be my last trip to death row?”
In this newly revised edition of WATCH ME DIE , Bill Kimberlin takes the reader on a more intimate journey into death row than ever before. This edition includes a “Where Are They Now?” section, updating the reader on which inmates have faced their execution, which inmates are still counting their days, and who else has asked Kimberlin to watch them die.
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Published October 16, 2021
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November 5, 2021
Fifteen years of research into the mindset of murderers on death row.
There is no need to put forward a list of trigger warnings for this topic in general and the book 'Watch Me Die: Last Words From Death Row' in particular. Sensitive content includes graphic details of sexual assaults, murders, depictions of sexual and behavioral abnormalities, along with the gore ins and outs of the governmentally sanctioned execution. Even if you are a fan of true crime documentaries, like me, the book's content still stands out as overtly violent. However, the author's ultimate goal is not to strike the reader's emotions in a terrifying way. Bill Kimberlin aims to disclose the secret part of the death penalty, one that the news doesn't show and academic studies do not talk about, and to answer one question "What does death penalty mean to the victims' families?"
A relatively short book (slightly over one hundred pages) takes readers to Ohio, one of the 27 US states where capital punishment is authorized (the executions are temporarily on halt as of 2021). During his prolonged meetings with convicted killers, the author observed firsthand the luxury conditions in the death row prison, unprofessionalism during the execution itself, and how waiting for the date with death affects different types of people. Predictably, some people transformed, some stayed the same, willing to kill again if let out of prison. The author's life became intertwined with the inmates' everyday existence. Criminals sent postcards, letters, pictures (one painted with semen), gifts for the author and his close family; all of that found their way into the book.
Engaging as it is, the book, nevertheless, has two main flaws. I'm not questioning the sincere intentions of the author who wants the death penalty system to be revised entirely. However, the present book lacks psychological analysis that would be logical to expect from an author with high education in the field. His observations document the killers' characters without attempts to dive deeper into the causes and consequences of their actions. In most cases, the author follows people's criminal paths up to childhood, with no comments, except for rhetorical, inner questions. The author states, he wanted to explore the death penalty question not from a cabinet but face-to-face. Indeed, the bibliography at the end of the book is no more than one page.
The second flaw is the book's inconsistent structure. In the beginning, we meet some of the criminals. From there, the story jumps into the conditions on death row, then to murderers' art, then to execution again, then to the author's thoughts on the subject, then to stories of individual killers again.
I'd still recommend the book as the starting point of research in the field. I can't recommend a book as an engaging true crime: the depictions are too graphic.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
There is no need to put forward a list of trigger warnings for this topic in general and the book 'Watch Me Die: Last Words From Death Row' in particular. Sensitive content includes graphic details of sexual assaults, murders, depictions of sexual and behavioral abnormalities, along with the gore ins and outs of the governmentally sanctioned execution. Even if you are a fan of true crime documentaries, like me, the book's content still stands out as overtly violent. However, the author's ultimate goal is not to strike the reader's emotions in a terrifying way. Bill Kimberlin aims to disclose the secret part of the death penalty, one that the news doesn't show and academic studies do not talk about, and to answer one question "What does death penalty mean to the victims' families?"
A relatively short book (slightly over one hundred pages) takes readers to Ohio, one of the 27 US states where capital punishment is authorized (the executions are temporarily on halt as of 2021). During his prolonged meetings with convicted killers, the author observed firsthand the luxury conditions in the death row prison, unprofessionalism during the execution itself, and how waiting for the date with death affects different types of people. Predictably, some people transformed, some stayed the same, willing to kill again if let out of prison. The author's life became intertwined with the inmates' everyday existence. Criminals sent postcards, letters, pictures (one painted with semen), gifts for the author and his close family; all of that found their way into the book.
Engaging as it is, the book, nevertheless, has two main flaws. I'm not questioning the sincere intentions of the author who wants the death penalty system to be revised entirely. However, the present book lacks psychological analysis that would be logical to expect from an author with high education in the field. His observations document the killers' characters without attempts to dive deeper into the causes and consequences of their actions. In most cases, the author follows people's criminal paths up to childhood, with no comments, except for rhetorical, inner questions. The author states, he wanted to explore the death penalty question not from a cabinet but face-to-face. Indeed, the bibliography at the end of the book is no more than one page.
The second flaw is the book's inconsistent structure. In the beginning, we meet some of the criminals. From there, the story jumps into the conditions on death row, then to murderers' art, then to execution again, then to the author's thoughts on the subject, then to stories of individual killers again.
I'd still recommend the book as the starting point of research in the field. I can't recommend a book as an engaging true crime: the depictions are too graphic.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
October 25, 2021
The author developed trust with death row inmates and was invited to witness some of their deaths. This is his story of getting to know them and what it was like to be a witness at executions. A deeper look inside death row and executions.
November 28, 2021
MORBID! Seriously!
This book starts and ends with talking about death. His main objective is to study inmates who are in death row. So for those who wants to know in detail the execution process of an inmate on death row, this is a book you should read. Even though it is less than 200 pages, it gave me a lot of impacts.
Honestly , I have mixed feelings while reading this book. Quite hard for me to digest a few incidents. Exploring the minds of the death row inmates are very eerie. How their mind works scared me a lot!
But as I have mentioned earlier , if you want to know what happens before, during and after an execution of an inmate. Read this book.
One sentence that sticks in my mind is “Inmates on death row do not like the idea of suicide”
Detailed explanations of each execution method. This part is really SCARY! To be honest I had to skip a few sentences. 🥺
But the author has a unique character. To watch those executions, one needs to have a strong mind and heart. How he interviewed and got to know those inmates before their fate is mind blowing.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
This book starts and ends with talking about death. His main objective is to study inmates who are in death row. So for those who wants to know in detail the execution process of an inmate on death row, this is a book you should read. Even though it is less than 200 pages, it gave me a lot of impacts.
Honestly , I have mixed feelings while reading this book. Quite hard for me to digest a few incidents. Exploring the minds of the death row inmates are very eerie. How their mind works scared me a lot!
But as I have mentioned earlier , if you want to know what happens before, during and after an execution of an inmate. Read this book.
One sentence that sticks in my mind is “Inmates on death row do not like the idea of suicide”
Detailed explanations of each execution method. This part is really SCARY! To be honest I had to skip a few sentences. 🥺
But the author has a unique character. To watch those executions, one needs to have a strong mind and heart. How he interviewed and got to know those inmates before their fate is mind blowing.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
March 31, 2022
4.5 - Super interesting and extremely thorough research. Bill Kimberlin’s dedication is admirable, especially being exposed to some of the worst of humanity. I learned a lot, namely different methods of execution. The stories were personable despite the atrocities. My personal beliefs on the matter have not changed, however, I am glad to be better informed and to be aware that it’s a broken system. Both sides of the argument get fair attention which I appreciate, although, the book focuses more on the inmates which is what made this such a fascinating read. Politics came more into the picture toward the end and felt like less about the people which changed the tone for me, but it seems like there is a possibility for more material in the future.
November 25, 2021
This is a short book about Death row. The author lets us know the process thqt happens when a prisoner is put on death row. Bill Kimberlin also shares some interviews with the prisoners and lets you see what they are truely like. I enjoyed this book and learned quite a bit avout death row from it. Its interesting as my country doesnt have this, it really highlighted what happens. I really enjoyed the interviews i wish there was more.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily
October 21, 2021
WATCH ME DIE is an updated version of the first book, The book goes into the types of executions, both in the past and the present, and the actual process for a man on death row, which actually starts weeks before the appointed date.
It is the true story told by Bill Kimberlin from the inmates about life behind the walls of death row. Bill not only talks and interviews the death row inmates, in Ohio, but finds that the inmates may have up to three people with them when they have their last meal from the outside. Bill is asked by some of the inmates to join them for this last meal and Bill always’ s accepts this request. Some of the inmates chose Bill to be the last person they wish to talk with before their death.
Bill shares some of those pictures in this book from the inmates whose hands have created these art works. It is really hard to believe that some of the prisoners who deprived their victims of their lives are so very talented and I am sure some of the pictures could make a book itself from a phycologist point of view.
This book is not just about the inmates, themselves, but about the truths of being on death row, and knowing the imminent fate awaiting you, not just death, but when, where and how. Bill goes to their executions as one of a group sitting only a couple of feet away watching their life being taken as the warden asks for a final statement before the process begins. With a single motion of buttoning his suit jacket, the signal is given to the executioners to start the procedure of cocktail drugs used to distinguish their lives.
Bill wonders what everyone else is thinking right now. Most of all, Bill wonders what the condemned man strapped to the deathbed by six straps is thinking. What is he is experiencing What does it feel like? Does it hurt? What happens when it’s all over? Some questions seem to be answered by Bill as executions are botched and take hours to complete and at present most states are on hold due not only to Covid but the question of is there a better more human way to take the inmates life as drug company’s stop giving the system their drugs, and governments change rules on executions. Should these men who commit the most horrendous and atrocious crimes be executed or left to die in prison as the death penalty debate goes on.
This book was extremely very well researched and written with the types of executions, both past and present. I found this book extremely fascinating to read and the artwork will lead to many a discussion with forensic psychologist. Watch Me Die is a definite recommendation to all true crime readers and phycologists out there. Thanks to Wildblue Press I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily
It is the true story told by Bill Kimberlin from the inmates about life behind the walls of death row. Bill not only talks and interviews the death row inmates, in Ohio, but finds that the inmates may have up to three people with them when they have their last meal from the outside. Bill is asked by some of the inmates to join them for this last meal and Bill always’ s accepts this request. Some of the inmates chose Bill to be the last person they wish to talk with before their death.
Bill shares some of those pictures in this book from the inmates whose hands have created these art works. It is really hard to believe that some of the prisoners who deprived their victims of their lives are so very talented and I am sure some of the pictures could make a book itself from a phycologist point of view.
This book is not just about the inmates, themselves, but about the truths of being on death row, and knowing the imminent fate awaiting you, not just death, but when, where and how. Bill goes to their executions as one of a group sitting only a couple of feet away watching their life being taken as the warden asks for a final statement before the process begins. With a single motion of buttoning his suit jacket, the signal is given to the executioners to start the procedure of cocktail drugs used to distinguish their lives.
Bill wonders what everyone else is thinking right now. Most of all, Bill wonders what the condemned man strapped to the deathbed by six straps is thinking. What is he is experiencing What does it feel like? Does it hurt? What happens when it’s all over? Some questions seem to be answered by Bill as executions are botched and take hours to complete and at present most states are on hold due not only to Covid but the question of is there a better more human way to take the inmates life as drug company’s stop giving the system their drugs, and governments change rules on executions. Should these men who commit the most horrendous and atrocious crimes be executed or left to die in prison as the death penalty debate goes on.
This book was extremely very well researched and written with the types of executions, both past and present. I found this book extremely fascinating to read and the artwork will lead to many a discussion with forensic psychologist. Watch Me Die is a definite recommendation to all true crime readers and phycologists out there. Thanks to Wildblue Press I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily
November 21, 2021
Scrapbook of death row encounters.
The author has first-hand experience of meeting killers on death row, mainly in Ohio, and a few interesting facts and new knowledge are shared. However, it wavers between an academic and narrative non-fiction style in the telling and I found it often repetitive and not engaging. The references are quoted frequently throughout and are listed extensively at the end, but this interrupts narrative flow.
The author attempts to be unbiased in giving a view on his attitude to the death penalty, but fails in this as much as he did in trying to be detached in studying the motives and background of those he communicated with on death row.
He mused over the question why he continued to do the work when he had enough material to write the book and seems to conclude that he is obsessed with death row and its inmates. I also agree with another self-analysis that he is complicit in glorifying people who he acknowledges have harmed and could potentially cause further harm to the society within which they exist.
The text is padded out with pictures of the author with inmates and their letters or artwork and these are not easy to view (in the practical sense) on e-readers. Neither do I think these add very much to the information as the salient content of the letters is described in the text and the physical characteristics of both author and death row inhabitant are described too.
Three stars are for: the raising of the issue of the death penalty in a civilised society; discussing the method of execution; describing the procedure used on execution day in Ohio; comparing death row conditions in different states of the USA and raising the issue of the effect of appeals dragged out over years on the families and friends of the victims. I also detected some passion when he wrote about his reaction to the authorities not acting upon what he believed to be new information arising from his interviews with a prisoner.
I received a free advance review copy, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
The author has first-hand experience of meeting killers on death row, mainly in Ohio, and a few interesting facts and new knowledge are shared. However, it wavers between an academic and narrative non-fiction style in the telling and I found it often repetitive and not engaging. The references are quoted frequently throughout and are listed extensively at the end, but this interrupts narrative flow.
The author attempts to be unbiased in giving a view on his attitude to the death penalty, but fails in this as much as he did in trying to be detached in studying the motives and background of those he communicated with on death row.
He mused over the question why he continued to do the work when he had enough material to write the book and seems to conclude that he is obsessed with death row and its inmates. I also agree with another self-analysis that he is complicit in glorifying people who he acknowledges have harmed and could potentially cause further harm to the society within which they exist.
The text is padded out with pictures of the author with inmates and their letters or artwork and these are not easy to view (in the practical sense) on e-readers. Neither do I think these add very much to the information as the salient content of the letters is described in the text and the physical characteristics of both author and death row inhabitant are described too.
Three stars are for: the raising of the issue of the death penalty in a civilised society; discussing the method of execution; describing the procedure used on execution day in Ohio; comparing death row conditions in different states of the USA and raising the issue of the effect of appeals dragged out over years on the families and friends of the victims. I also detected some passion when he wrote about his reaction to the authorities not acting upon what he believed to be new information arising from his interviews with a prisoner.
I received a free advance review copy, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
November 6, 2021
Wanting more
This book did not live up to what I had hoped. Would have liked more in depth information about the inmates interviewed, and more insight to the apparent hours of interviews with the condemned. I feel like much research was done, but when it came to writing the book it became lazy as if the author had too much information to convey but was limited by the editors to the amount of information that could be disclosed. This book fell slightly short of what I had expected. Too much commentary about whether or not the death penalty is morally appropriate and not enough detail about the condemned and their last days. I feel like the author has much more to tell. This book left me feeling like there was much more to the stories but the author was censored to a certain extent. I think with tHe years spent Researching, the author has much more information he could disclose. Something held him back from really opening up.
This book did not live up to what I had hoped. Would have liked more in depth information about the inmates interviewed, and more insight to the apparent hours of interviews with the condemned. I feel like much research was done, but when it came to writing the book it became lazy as if the author had too much information to convey but was limited by the editors to the amount of information that could be disclosed. This book fell slightly short of what I had expected. Too much commentary about whether or not the death penalty is morally appropriate and not enough detail about the condemned and their last days. I feel like the author has much more to tell. This book left me feeling like there was much more to the stories but the author was censored to a certain extent. I think with tHe years spent Researching, the author has much more information he could disclose. Something held him back from really opening up.
January 8, 2022
Strange ending
That was weird. What did I just read? I was just starting into the book when it when all of the sudden, he just wrote a few rushed last pages and that was it. The end. Very strange. What were you thinking, Bill? I agree with the other commenter that Bill knows a lot more than he said and he just abruptly ended the book. Disappointed about that and I would be very upset if I had actually paid for this book, but luckily, it was one of the free ones.
I did enjoy reading what it was and it was very informative, just very confused about the rushed ending. I gave kit 4 stars but if I had paid for it, I would have given it 1 because of its' almost nonexistent ending.
That was weird. What did I just read? I was just starting into the book when it when all of the sudden, he just wrote a few rushed last pages and that was it. The end. Very strange. What were you thinking, Bill? I agree with the other commenter that Bill knows a lot more than he said and he just abruptly ended the book. Disappointed about that and I would be very upset if I had actually paid for this book, but luckily, it was one of the free ones.
I did enjoy reading what it was and it was very informative, just very confused about the rushed ending. I gave kit 4 stars but if I had paid for it, I would have given it 1 because of its' almost nonexistent ending.
March 18, 2022
Exceptional research for this book, from interviewing the inmates to being with many to the end. Knowing the exact time and manner of death would have to be excruciating for anyone, some regretted their actions, some did not. I like to read true crime and always hope it turns out differently but in the end, their victims didn’t do anything to deserve their fate. I appreciated the unbiased manner in which it was written. Even though I believe in the death penalty, there is the possibility of being innocent… This read was a page turner, no doubt.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
August 26, 2024
"A serial killers worst fear is society forgetting them while they're still alive" 😶
I very much enjoyed this book, I found it totally fascinating. I love true crime stories in general so hearing all about death row and the prisoners themselves was so interesting. I want to know more about some of the ones referred to in this book and their crimes now. I also wish I could see some of the art work etc. I feel like that could be another whole book on its own.
I listened to this whole book in one sitting as I just didn't want it to end. Definitely recommend this if you have in interest or curiosity about Death Row.
I very much enjoyed this book, I found it totally fascinating. I love true crime stories in general so hearing all about death row and the prisoners themselves was so interesting. I want to know more about some of the ones referred to in this book and their crimes now. I also wish I could see some of the art work etc. I feel like that could be another whole book on its own.
I listened to this whole book in one sitting as I just didn't want it to end. Definitely recommend this if you have in interest or curiosity about Death Row.
January 6, 2022
Very informative…
This book addresses a subject I’ve long been intrigued with, the details of capital punishment. Although I am opposed to the death penalty, Dr. Kimberlin’s writings do reveal its occasional necessity. He also speaks of the SOCF (Southern Ohio Correctional Facility) where my uncle was once a death row prison guard before his retirement. They’ve likely crossed paths at one point or another.
I highly recommend this book to anyone with questions about this part of our justice system.
This book addresses a subject I’ve long been intrigued with, the details of capital punishment. Although I am opposed to the death penalty, Dr. Kimberlin’s writings do reveal its occasional necessity. He also speaks of the SOCF (Southern Ohio Correctional Facility) where my uncle was once a death row prison guard before his retirement. They’ve likely crossed paths at one point or another.
I highly recommend this book to anyone with questions about this part of our justice system.
March 28, 2022
I wanted to read this as recently there have been many people calling for the return of the death penalty for certain crimes, I felt I needed to know more.
This was a hard book to read, the crimes that had been committed to be sent to death row were terrible and the paintings and some of the material used was sickening.
I really don’t know how this man is able to sit through it all and then to see the execution itself.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
This was a hard book to read, the crimes that had been committed to be sent to death row were terrible and the paintings and some of the material used was sickening.
I really don’t know how this man is able to sit through it all and then to see the execution itself.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
December 10, 2021
This was fascinating and something that I would normally not have listened to. I learnt a lot - obviously the author had done a lot of research into the book and this was evidenced. I could not do what he did, but it is good that someone has to get a better viewpoint into the whole death row system. There was a lot of food for thought.
The narration really suited the book
I was given a free copy by the narrator but this in no way influenced my review.
The narration really suited the book
I was given a free copy by the narrator but this in no way influenced my review.
November 9, 2021
Interesting
I worked in corrections 10 years. Most private citizens only speculate how the death sentence works. This is a great read to educate yourself on the full death sentence process.
I worked in corrections 10 years. Most private citizens only speculate how the death sentence works. This is a great read to educate yourself on the full death sentence process.
December 4, 2021
Kimberlin takes us on a visit behind the walls where individuals live while waiting for their death date. This e-book from Goodreads, introduces us to the individuals, the culture and the words of death row. This eye-opening book should be a must read.
January 14, 2022
Watch me die
Very informative, interesting, and sad on different levels. I believe in the death penalty. It is good that someone does interview these people. The more we know about the better off we are and safe
Very informative, interesting, and sad on different levels. I believe in the death penalty. It is good that someone does interview these people. The more we know about the better off we are and safe
June 14, 2023
Bill Kimberlin steps into Death Row, and talks to the inmates - gathering their thoughts and often witnessing their execution.
This was a great read, and one that was interesting with the materials, backgrounds, and thoughts of the author.
This was a great read, and one that was interesting with the materials, backgrounds, and thoughts of the author.
December 17, 2024
Very quick and interesting read regarding capital punishment and the (flawed) prison system in the US. TW: he does go into detail of some of the death row criminals’ crimes and includes pictures of the criminals, their letters, and their artwork.
November 2, 2021
WOW! This is a fantastic read! The inside of what happens and a little insight on old ways and the new. This is must read booK!
February 9, 2022
Amazing!
November 6, 2023
I’m seeing this guy give a lecture this weekend.
Book was entertaining but needed better editing.
Book was entertaining but needed better editing.
July 5, 2024
Non-fiction, not for everyone. Death row interviews and detail information of different ways capital punishment is carried out in the U.S.
March 17, 2025
Dark and well written.
December 31, 2021
Who Are These People?
I don’t know why I picked up this book. Morbid curiosity, the mystery of death, who knows? What did I take away? I lost interest in the main characters (the condemned). They became one like the other. I don’t know if this is the author.s problem, or if they are one like the other. As presented these killers appear very much alike, concerned with their innocence and self centered so there is little for the reader to learn. Perhaps like the author the reader becomes numb to these people and their past actions. If the author has become numb to his subjects he certainly needs to pay more attention to the proofing of his work. His style is less than indicative of someone with advanced degrees. If I am to read another work by this author it will not be one concerned with the condemned.
I don’t know why I picked up this book. Morbid curiosity, the mystery of death, who knows? What did I take away? I lost interest in the main characters (the condemned). They became one like the other. I don’t know if this is the author.s problem, or if they are one like the other. As presented these killers appear very much alike, concerned with their innocence and self centered so there is little for the reader to learn. Perhaps like the author the reader becomes numb to these people and their past actions. If the author has become numb to his subjects he certainly needs to pay more attention to the proofing of his work. His style is less than indicative of someone with advanced degrees. If I am to read another work by this author it will not be one concerned with the condemned.
February 11, 2022
This book was a quick read and highly informative for me. Having a job where I occasionally encounter inmates had me more curious about what life was like “on the inside”.
Kimberlin takes us through the environment and history of Ohio’s death row, followed by interviews and stories with several of the inmates he interviewed at length. This was a unique perspective many people will never get to experience as these stories are not frequently told.
With that being said, I would have liked more of the interviews with various inmates as I found them the best part of the book. Less history (which I often found repetitive) and more of the insight into the inmates lives themselves would have made this a 5 STAR read for me.
I received a copy of this book for free from Book Sirens and am leaving this honest review voluntarily.
Kimberlin takes us through the environment and history of Ohio’s death row, followed by interviews and stories with several of the inmates he interviewed at length. This was a unique perspective many people will never get to experience as these stories are not frequently told.
With that being said, I would have liked more of the interviews with various inmates as I found them the best part of the book. Less history (which I often found repetitive) and more of the insight into the inmates lives themselves would have made this a 5 STAR read for me.
I received a copy of this book for free from Book Sirens and am leaving this honest review voluntarily.
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