Structure

“Missoula” by Jon Krakauer is divided into six parts. Within each part is a number of chapters that relate to a topic. The highlights in each part are listed below.

Part One tells the story of the rape of Allison Huguet by Beau Donaldson and his subsequent confession and sentencing. Part Two focuses on the alleged sexual assault of Kerry Barrett by Zeke Adams. No charges were brought against Adams. Part Three describes the impact of stories in the media about the rapes and sexual assaults of UM female students on the university’s reputation and recruitment efforts. Part Four deals with the plea deal that Beau Donaldson agreed to after confessing to the rape of Allison Huguet. Part Five describes the trial of Jordan Johnson who was accused of raping Cecilia Washburn. He was acquitted. Part Six focuses on the results of a federal probe into...