However, their experiences working in the justice system continue to challenge the ideal versus reality. The main characters are flawed individuals with reasonable values and expectations in life. Kelso delivers a well executed story (pardon the pun). He sees himself as an extension of true justice. Especially, Emil's struggle to process the personal impact this area of law enforcement has had in his childhood. The story leads the reader to consider these questions as they are "witness" to the interactions between guard and prisoners. Despite my review sounding like it is an intellectual exercise, it is nothing of the sort. This story looks at another aspect of justice, what is fair? Are a few years or a decade or two behind bars comparable to the loss of a life? What about rape? What about other crimes that leave the victim traumatically altered because of the selfishness of another? These are matters that not only do victims struggle with but those charged with the responsibility to see the guilty are held accountable. The rules say the guard's duty are to care for the prisoner's and keep them under control while they serve their sentence as directed by the judge and jury. Sounding as though it is a true crime account, it delivers the perspective of one young man, Emil Sorn, who follows his father's footsteps in upholding the rules in a state prison. CRIME OR MYSTERY LOVER? - Put This One on Your Read Next List
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