The Red Parts

Discover the haunting exploration of loss and justice in Maggie Nelson's The Red Parts, a gripping B-format paperback that delves into the tragic case of Jane Mixer, a law student brutally murdered in 1969. This powerful narrative weaves together personal reflection and societal commentary, capturing the complexities of grief and the impact of violence against women. Selected as a Book of the Year by the Guardian in 2017, The Red Parts is more than just a memoir; it is an urgent meditation on the dark corners of human experience. With 224 pages published by RANDOM HOUSE UK, Nelson invites readers into her interior world filled with horror, obsession, and moral intricacies. An essential read for those interested in true crime, feminist literature, and the intersection of personal and public tragedy. Dive into this profound narrative that challenges our perceptions of justice, memory, and the lasting scars of violence. The Red Parts provides not only a recounting of a crime but also a sensitive examination of its emotional toll, ensuring its place in contemporary literature. Uncover the layers of this unsolved mystery and how it reshapes our understanding of the past. Perfect for book clubs and those in search of impactful nonfiction, The Red Parts is a testament to the human spirit's resilience amidst despair. Get your hands on this new paperback edition today and experience the blend of art and reality in Nelson's poignant writing.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781784705794
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2017
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 224


Description:
Selected as a Book of the Year 2017 in the Guardian

'Maggie Nelson's short, singular books feel pretty light in the hand... But in the head and the heart, they seem unfathomably vast, their cleverness and odd beauty lingering on' Observer

In 1969, Jane Mixer, a first-year law student at the University of Michigan, posted a note on a student noticeboard to share a lift back to her hometown of Muskegon for spring break. She never made it- she was brutally murdered, her body found a few miles from campus the following day.

The Red Parts is Maggie Nelson's singular account of her aunt Jane's death, and the trial that took place some 35 years afterward. Officially unsolved for decades, the case was reopened in 2004 after a DNA match identified a new suspect, who would soon be arrested and tried. In 2005, Nelson found herself attending the trial, and reflecting with fresh urgency on our relentless obsession with violence, particularly against women.

Resurrecting her interior world during the trial - in all its horror, grief, obsession, recklessness, scepticism and downright confusion - Maggie Nelson has produced a work of profound integrity and, in its subtle indeterminacy, deadly moral precision.