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Missoula

By: Jon Krakauer
Narrated by: Mozhan Marnò, Scott Brick
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Editors Select, April 2015 - Jon Krakauer is one of the masters of narrative nonfiction, and I'm thrilled to see his talents focused on such an important topic. Missoula is Krakauer's shocking investigation into the epidemic of rape on college campuses, specifically at the University of Montana. In Missoula, home of the university, 350 sexual assaults were reported between Jan 2008–May 2012. Krakauer explains why rape is such an underreported crime, and why investigations don't necessarily lead to justice. The producers of this book made the right decision in casting Mozhan Marno ( Hausfrau) to narrate alongside Scott Brick – providing a critical female perspective to this topic. Missoula will be a tough listen at times, but I'd call it required listening for everyone concerned about this topic. —Sam, Audible Editor

Publisher's Summary

From best-selling author Jon Krakauer, a stark, powerful, meticulously reported narrative about a series of sexual assaults at the University of Montana - stories that illuminate the human drama behind the national plague of campus rape.

Missoula, Montana, is a typical college town, with a highly regarded state university, bucolic surroundings, a lively social scene, and an excellent football team - the Grizzlies - with a rabid fan base.

The Department of Justice investigated 350 sexual assaults reported to the Missoula police between January 2008 and May 2012. Few of these assaults were properly handled by either the university or local authorities. In this Missoula is also typical.

A DOJ report released in December of 2014 estimates 110,000 women between the ages of 18 and 24 are raped each year. Krakauer's devastating narrative of what happened in Missoula makes clear why rape is so prevalent on American campuses and why rape victims are so reluctant to report assault.

Acquaintance rape is a crime like no other. Unlike burglary or embezzlement or any other felony, the victim often comes under more suspicion than the alleged perpetrator. This is especially true if the victim is sexually active, if she had been drinking prior to the assault - and if the man she accuses plays on a popular sports team. The vanishingly small but highly publicized incidents of false accusations are often used to dismiss her claims in the press. If the case goes to trial, the woman's entire personal life becomes fair game for defense attorneys.

This brutal reality goes a long way toward explaining why acquaintance rape is the most underreported crime in America. In addition to physical trauma, its victims often suffer devastating psychological damage that leads to feelings of shame, emotional paralysis, and stigmatization. PTSD rates for rape victims are estimated to be 50 percent - higher than soldiers returning from war.

©2015 Jon Krakauer (P)2015 Random House Audio

Critic Reviews

"...Mozhan Marno proves a great choice. Her commanding tone and cadence keep the flow between paragraphs. Where the text suggests it, she imbues hints of emotion without being heavy-handed. She also provides vocal characterizations that are in line with Krakauer's portrayals. Her most powerful delivery comes in women's firsthand accounts of their sexual assaults." ( AudioFile)

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A disturbing story

Missoula is a microcosm of everything wrong with society's attitude to sexual assault. From the University & it's College football program - with its sense of entitlement. The lack of rigour in prosecuting rape cases. Along with society's presumption that stranger rape rather than by a person known to the victim is the most common form of sexual assault. A worthwhile audiobook to get to grips with this complex issue.

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One sided but informative.

I suggest that anyone starting toisten to this book listen to the afterword first to understand the author's point of view and emotional state when writing this book, it will help explain why he has been quite biased in reporting on some of the proceedings, often claiming to know the state of mind of the characters or the reasons for their actions even though there is no stated evidence for these assumptions.

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I found this novel to be both fascinating and disturbing. The narrator made the victim's stories come to life. It really made me think about the common views on rape and how society needs to change. Victim blame is rampant. It's extremely sad.

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Excellent discussion of rape and sexual assault

If you are interested in the topic, this book provides an excellent, in-depth look at how rape and sexual assault claims are treated by university officials, police and county prosecutors. A compelling read.

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excellent. harrowing.

I love Jon Kraukauers book 'into the wild' so decided to try another. Missoula is an excellent book. Thoroughly researched. Powerful. The details are sometimes harrowing, but absolutely necessary. The performance is especially good.

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