What We Saw
What We Saw by Aaron Hartzler is an International edition published by HarperCollins on September 22, 2015, featuring 336 pages in English. This debut novel presents a candid exploration of the aftermath of a crime in a small town, drawing inspiration from real events. The narrative follows Kate Weston as she navigates the complexities of a night filled with blurred memories and the consequences that unfold when a photograph reveals troubling truths about her classmates.
Readers will find a thought-provoking examination of social themes, including peer pressure and the moral dilemmas surrounding responsibility and truth. As Kate grapples with the fallout from the incident involving her friend Stacey, the story delves into the challenges of speaking out and the impact of collective silence. This book invites reflection on the nuances of guilt and innocence, making it a relevant addition to discussions about dating, substance use, and the pressures faced by young adults.
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Critically acclaimed memoirist Aaron Hartzler, author of Rapture Practice, takes an unflinching look at what happens to a small town when some of its residents commit a terrible crime. This honest, authentic debut novel—inspired by the events in the Steubenville rape case—will resonate with readers who’ve ever walked that razor-thin line between guilt and innocence that so often gets blurred, one hundred and forty characters at a time.
The party at John Doone’s last Saturday night is a bit of a blur. Kate Weston can piece together most of the details: Stacey Stallard handing her shots, Ben Cody taking her keys and getting her home early. . . . But when a picture of Stacey passed out over Deacon Mills’s shoulder appears online the next morning, Kate suspects she doesn’t have all the details. When Stacey levels charges against four of Kate’s classmates, the whole town erupts into controversy. Facts that can’t be ignored begin to surface, and every answer Kate finds leads back to the same questions: Who witnessed what happened to Stacey? And what responsibility do they have to speak up about what they saw?
National Book Award finalist Deb Caletti calls What We Saw “a smart, sensitive, and gripping story about the courage it takes to do what’s right.”
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