Although it has stirred up controversy with its cover photo, the Rolling Stone article about alleged Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev is honest and interesting and frustrating and perplexing.
How did a kid who seemed so sweet and laid-back to his friends end up a killer? And conversely, how can someone who has committed such a monstrous act have such a relatable history, with eminently recognizable struggles like financial distress and divorce?
If you’re put off by the accompanying soft-lit, doe-eyed selfie, consider just scrolling past it; the piece itself is worth reading.
