This episode of The New York Times book review podcast explores two riveting books, 'My Government Means to Kill Me' by Rashid Newsome, a text blurring the boundaries between biography and fiction, and 'Slender Man: Online Obsession, Mental Illness, and The Violent Crime of Two Midwestern Girls' by Kathleen Hale, an investigative exploration of a horrifying real-life incident. The hosts dive into each story with careful analysis, bringing to light the nuances and contextual histories of their characters, offering an insightful discussion for literature enthusiasts.