This wonderful biographical work on the life and family of famed double murderer Gary Gilmore is both tragic and witty while maintaining an aura of darkness throughout. The story of the Gilmores (who lived primarily in Portland, OR) is told through the eyes, stories, and second-hand accounts of the youngest member of the six member family. Mikal does an amazing job of both breaking your heart, reconciling guilt, and bringing slight smirks of amusement to your mouth without you yourself being conscious of the involuntary movement (someone told me).
Much of the story revolves around Mormon history and how it intertwines with the partially, but ancestrally Gilmore family as well as all of their gut-wrenching dysfunctions.
It is almost revealed as destiny that Gary ended up dying the way he did (I won't ruin it for you). The family history remains as much a mystery as is revealed in the incredibly rich pages. I can't recommend it enough. No one breeds murderers like the northwest!
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