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I dove into You Can Kill Me two days ago, unprepared for the intense grip it would take on my attention span. Here I am, finished in a whirlwind, both impressed and wanting a lot more.

The book's core concept is undeniably captivating; the most controversial criminal case of the Imperial Iran, or so claimed by the author. The controversy that's only mentioned in the book, not shown.

The exploration of this case is original in itselfand brimming with potential. It's clear the author has meticulously researched the topic, leaving no stone unturned in the initial stages. However, this thoroughness seems to have created a roadblock while developing the book into its final form.

The narrative stumbles at times, weighed down by minor details that pad the pages without significantly propelling the narrative forward. It feels as though the author grappled with the source material, hesitant to push beyond its boundaries. This hesitancy translates into a stifling adherence that restricts the book's full potential, leaving it significantly undercooked.

While You Can Kill Me is a fast-paced and intriguing read, it left me yearning for a bolder exploration of the case, and more importantly the absent protagonist, the victim. With a little more authorial freedom, this study could have truly soared.