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Furious Hours
Casey Cep's Furious Hours unearths the untold story of Harper Lee's years-long obsession with a true crime case, revealing why some truths resist being fully captured in narrative.
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“Casey Cep's Furious Hours unearths the untold story of Harper Lee's years-long obsession with a true crime case, revealing why some truths resist being fully captured in narrative.”
— Casey Cep, Furious Hours
True Crime, Narrative, Harper Lee, Storytelling
If you've ever felt the weight of a story that resists a neat ending, or wondered about the hidden costs of pursuing difficult truths a quiet reflection on narrative's limits, and this will help you see what to do next.
Casey Cep is a staff writer at The New Yorker, known for her meticulous research and elegant prose, which she brings to bear on the complex legal and human drama surrounding Harper Lee's untold true crime story.