The Red Parts

In The Red Parts, acclaimed essayist Maggie Nelson recounts the resurfacing of her aunt Jane’s unsolved murder case after a new suspect is identified through DNA evidence. As Nelson attends the trial with her mother, she reflects on the lingering impact of this tragedy on her family, intertwined with her own experiences of sisterhood and girlhood. This genre-bending memoir delves into themes of grief, justice, and the societal obsession with violence against women, all while offering a poignant exploration of personal and collective trauma.