In the Mouth of the Wolf: The Death of Regina Martínez and the Press in Mexico
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Author:Katherine Corcoran
ISBN:B0BDYND27R
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Reviews
Ula Tardigrade,
An interesting case of investigative journalism, in which the topic is another investigation - the one that led to the killing of the book's heroine。 Katherine Corcoran, a veteran AP correspondent and former bureau chief, dives deep into the dangerous world of Veracruz politics to find answers。 While there is lots of information about the risks that Mexican journalists face, this is the first book that I have read that is focused on their fates。 I have found it engrossing and well written, even An interesting case of investigative journalism, in which the topic is another investigation - the one that led to the killing of the book's heroine。 Katherine Corcoran, a veteran AP correspondent and former bureau chief, dives deep into the dangerous world of Veracruz politics to find answers。 While there is lots of information about the risks that Mexican journalists face, this is the first book that I have read that is focused on their fates。 I have found it engrossing and well written, even though I think it could be a bit shorter - sometimes the details of local politics described here were a little confusing。 Anyhow, I recommend this book to anyone interested in the freedom of press and the reality of living through Mexican violence。It is worth noticing that despite the topic this book is also a love letter to Mexico - the author's fascination for its people and culture is contagious, which makes the story even more heartbreaking。Thanks to the publisher, Bloomsbury USA, and NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book。 。。。more
Leslie Zemeckis,
Absolutely brilliant riveting account of one journalist’s investigation into Regina Martinez’s murder in Mexico- well written, suspenseful and eye opening - she really tells the story of how important journalism is in todays world of “alternate” facts
Janalyn Prude,
Regina Martinez was small and stature but not in opinions。 She worked for a political Mexican magazine and unlike most Mexican reporters she wrote the truth and not what the gangs wanted her to write。 When other reporters were running scared she stood firm and stood for what she believed in and although she wasn’t alone in this venture it still somehow got her killed。 Her murder was and still is a mystery and just like in America the local police found someone blamed him and he’s convicted and i Regina Martinez was small and stature but not in opinions。 She worked for a political Mexican magazine and unlike most Mexican reporters she wrote the truth and not what the gangs wanted her to write。 When other reporters were running scared she stood firm and stood for what she believed in and although she wasn’t alone in this venture it still somehow got her killed。 Her murder was and still is a mystery and just like in America the local police found someone blamed him and he’s convicted and in jail。 Catherine Cochran who is fluid in Spanish knows and understands the culture is the author of this book and she did a great job explaining the atmosphere in Mexico when it comes to all the things they don’t want to speak about。 she investigates the different leads to Regina story even those she knew would be a dead-end。 This is a very interesting story and it’s so sad but just for telling the truth people can lose their life。 A lot of reporters get murdered in Mexico but none with the clout and influence of Regina Martinez sadly her influence didn’t translate to finding her Keller。 I received this book from NetGalley and the publisher but I am leaving this review voluntarily please forgive any mistakes as I am blind to dictate my review but all opinions are definitely my own。 。。。more
B。,
I received an ARC of this one from the publisher。 It's very well written, particularly for true crime。 Not overly sensationalist, no cheesy writing, nothing like that。 The book was quite engaging。 It's not one I think I'll keep because it doesn't seem to have a lot of re-read value for me, as a person who only dabbles in true crime, but I was pleasantly surprised at the higher caliber of writing than usual for this genre。 I received an ARC of this one from the publisher。 It's very well written, particularly for true crime。 Not overly sensationalist, no cheesy writing, nothing like that。 The book was quite engaging。 It's not one I think I'll keep because it doesn't seem to have a lot of re-read value for me, as a person who only dabbles in true crime, but I was pleasantly surprised at the higher caliber of writing than usual for this genre。 。。。more
Brendan Dowd,
"Don't trust anyone" is often an overused cliche in stories where you are supposed to be suspicious of everyone。 In the Mouth of the Wolf by Katherine Corcoran is the first true crime book where I truly felt like I couldn't trust anyone but the author。The story follows Corcoran as she investigates the murder of famed Mexican journalist, Regina Martinez。 Who killed Martinez? There is no shortage of possibilities, and this book meticulously walks through Corcoran's search for the truth。 Well, any "Don't trust anyone" is often an overused cliche in stories where you are supposed to be suspicious of everyone。 In the Mouth of the Wolf by Katherine Corcoran is the first true crime book where I truly felt like I couldn't trust anyone but the author。The story follows Corcoran as she investigates the murder of famed Mexican journalist, Regina Martinez。 Who killed Martinez? There is no shortage of possibilities, and this book meticulously walks through Corcoran's search for the truth。 Well, any truth because it seems like everyone is at the very least holding something back if not lying completely。This book is also an indictment of Mexican politics。 I don't know much about the Mexican government, but I certainly feel like I got a crash course on the massive corruption throughout the country and how everyone seemed to be on the take。 I loved the book even if it is heartbreaking in many ways I did not expect。 Corcoran masterfully handles the subject matter with a direct but light touch。 A subject like this can easily become a treatise on corruption, but Regina Martinez is the center of this story and Corcoran never lets us forget it。 You will at times feel anxious, angry, sad, and hopeful。 It's a great book and a must read。 。。。more