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4.21 AVERAGE
4.21 AVERAGE
It’s bubble gum. If you liked the show, the writing is the same style. You’ll probably recognize the stories, too.
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(Based on ARC). “Once I became the lieutenant in charge of the homicide division, my role was like that of a symphony conductor. I’d walk into the scene of a murder and try to pick up on the melody so that I could orchestrate the investigation.”
Kenda’s opening words describe his style perfectly, from his podcast to his show to his books. Simultaneously lyrical and matter-of-fact, he takes us through some of the crimes he investigated with his signature dry, self-deprecating (and, often, dark) sense of humor, often lacking in the true crime genre (cue the all-too-often dopey humor of podcasts known for murder while drinking various alcoholic beverages; no judgement, just cliche, at this point).
“I am trainable—just ask my wife.”
“I played a very convincing moron.”
“... I wanted the kid to think I was Sherlock Holmesing his ass.”
“They seemed like nice people, so I didn’t shoot them.”
And, of course, you get the classic “Well, well, well” a time or two.
Damn, there’s even a reference to The Fonz, further solidifying a definite 5-star rating.
It’s Kenda. Read the book.
Kenda’s opening words describe his style perfectly, from his podcast to his show to his books. Simultaneously lyrical and matter-of-fact, he takes us through some of the crimes he investigated with his signature dry, self-deprecating (and, often, dark) sense of humor, often lacking in the true crime genre (cue the all-too-often dopey humor of podcasts known for murder while drinking various alcoholic beverages; no judgement, just cliche, at this point).
“I am trainable—just ask my wife.”
“I played a very convincing moron.”
“... I wanted the kid to think I was Sherlock Holmesing his ass.”
“They seemed like nice people, so I didn’t shoot them.”
And, of course, you get the classic “Well, well, well” a time or two.
Damn, there’s even a reference to The Fonz, further solidifying a definite 5-star rating.
It’s Kenda. Read the book.
** I received an ARC in exchange for an honezt review.”
I love Lt Kenda’s straightforward way of discussing police work and his career. He doesnt overdramitize or exagerate. He doesnt try to make everything PC. Listening to him tell me the stories, makes it even better.
This book does repeat one case he discussed in his prior book. This didn’t impact my enjoyment of the book.
If you are a fan of a procedural and true crime, thus book might be for you.
I love Lt Kenda’s straightforward way of discussing police work and his career. He doesnt overdramitize or exagerate. He doesnt try to make everything PC. Listening to him tell me the stories, makes it even better.
This book does repeat one case he discussed in his prior book. This didn’t impact my enjoyment of the book.
If you are a fan of a procedural and true crime, thus book might be for you.
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I didn't devour this as much as I did his first book, but it's still very solid and there's no other way to read this book than through audiobook.
adventurous
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Full review to come...
Kenda is in a class unto himself when it comes to the world of true crime. He caps off 9 years leading a series about his major cases as a detective in Colorado Springs with this book. He highlights multiple cases and the triggers related to those cases. Kenda's self-deprecating, but over confident, tone translates perfectly from television to this series of case summaries. His dark sense of humor makes it entertaining to read about these cases while maintaining the respect and dignity the victims deserve. That is a hard balance beam to walk, but I think Kenda masters it.
dark
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reflective
medium-paced