This was interesting because I enjoy true crime but it was not very well written. It tracked so many details sometimes and then skipped around in other chapters. It felt more like a detailed documentation than a curated story of the events.

59 Hours tells a tragic story of murder (which was actually the inspiration for the movie Alpha Dog). While the author did a serviceable job of outlining the horrific events, the storytelling could have been more captivating. Thankfully, the victim was treated with respect, as was his family. A decent read that will interest fans of true crime.