Detroit: An American Autopsy by Charlie LeDuffMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
I couldn't put this book down. I was slightly apprehensive at first about picking up a non-fiction, as its not really my style of reading, but this was just addictive.
I'm British, so for me this was a fascinating read. In England we don't have cities that are the polar opposite to another, with different culture, and attitudes the way America does, so this book was really interesting for me.
As much as this is a memoir, non-fiction book, its doesn't feel like one; or read like one for that matter. I love the way that LeDuff has told the story or these people, this city through anecdotes presented in a novel like style. It's very immersive and pulls you in. You connect with the people in a way that I don't feel would have been possible if you were just being presented with the facts. LeDuff's writing style paints a vivid picture of the decay, corruption and despair that is now the city of Detroit. I think possibly the saddest part of this book is the realisation that isn't talking about 30 or 40 years ago; this is talking about events of the last decade or so. This is talking about now, giving a shocking reality check about the world that we all live in.
Fantastic writing that is both engaging and enlightening. I strongly recommend taking a look at this.
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