Finkel, Michael
True Story
- ISBN 13:
- 9780099464570
- author:
- Finkel, Michael
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2006
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.1 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction / General
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
True Story by Michael Finkel is a gripping narrative that delves into the complexities of truth and deception. When a prominent journalist was publicly fired for fabricating a composite character, he found himself at a crossroads in his life. This experience coincided with the story of Christian Longo, a man accused of murdering his wife and three children, who then assumed the identity of the journalist on the run in Mexico. As Finkel became fascinated with Longo's case, their paths crossed in unexpected ways. Despite being imprisoned, Longo would only speak to Finkel, raising questions about who was manipulating whom. This book is a thought-provoking exploration of the blurred lines between journalistic truth and reality, as well as the lives that take a wrong turn. Finkel's involvement with Longo's case extended even further, as he visited him throughout the trial. The result is a disturbing yet gripping account that raises important questions about morality and the nature of truth.
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