78 pages • 2 hours read
Dave CullenColumbine
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2009A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Dave Cullen's nonfiction book, Columbine (2009), chronicles the mass shooting at Colorado’s Columbine High School on April 20, 1999, by seniors Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold, who killed thirteen people and injured two dozen before taking their own lives. The book, spanning multiple timelines, delves into the shooters' backgrounds, the victims and their families, law enforcement, media portrayals, community reactions, and examines the misinformation and cover-up that followed the attack. Includes discussions of violence and trauma.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Dave Cullen's Columbine is widely praised for its meticulous research and nuanced exploration of the infamous school shooting. Reviewers commend Cullen's in-depth analysis and empathetic storytelling. However, some criticize its extensive detail, which can be overwhelming. Overall, it's a compelling, if exhaustive, dissection of a tragic event.
Who Should Read Columbine?
Readers fascinated by true crime, psychological analysis, and modern history will find Columbine by Dave Cullen gripping. Fans of In Cold Blood by Truman Capote or Helter Skelter by Vincent Bugliosi will appreciate Cullen’s meticulous research and narrative skill. This book appeals to those seeking deeper understanding of tragic events and their impact.