‘Burning Down the House’ review: Riveting book explores systemic failure and historical trauma

‘Burning Down the House’ review: Riveting book explores systemic failure and historical trauma

Literature and art are often used to present viewpoints on history that are suppressed and marginalized in mainstream history and education. Crime is a preferred and successful style used to explore the working-class experience. It is also a popular and accessible genre, used by writers who have something to say to the marginalized communities, who frequently do not find their perspective reflected in the establishment arts.  It is into this lit…