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auraaleksandra's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
medium-paced
2.25
lurker_stalker's review against another edition
4.0
My stomach is still in knots after finishing this incredibly detailed true crime audiobook. That must say something about the quality of the research and writing - as well as the narration.
If You Tell by Gregg Olsen has been on my TBR for a long time but this is my first read of his work. It was also my first exposure to this case, which is truly horrific.
Starvation Heights spends most of its focus on the Williamson sisters but we get a huge amount of background information on pretty much everyone who was involved in the case. I'm not going to lie, there were a few times when I thought the book was too long - it's about a 15 hour listen - but most of the time, I was glad for the deep dive. Mostly I was enraged and disgusted that Hazzard got away with murder repeatedly. Even if she spent time in prison, it wasn't enough. She, and her staunchest followers, should have been put away forever.
Fans of true crime will very likely enjoy Starvation Heights. Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the audio ARC.
If You Tell by Gregg Olsen has been on my TBR for a long time but this is my first read of his work. It was also my first exposure to this case, which is truly horrific.
Starvation Heights spends most of its focus on the Williamson sisters but we get a huge amount of background information on pretty much everyone who was involved in the case. I'm not going to lie, there were a few times when I thought the book was too long - it's about a 15 hour listen - but most of the time, I was glad for the deep dive. Mostly I was enraged and disgusted that Hazzard got away with murder repeatedly. Even if she spent time in prison, it wasn't enough. She, and her staunchest followers, should have been put away forever.
Fans of true crime will very likely enjoy Starvation Heights. Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the audio ARC.
coco_loco33's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
3.0
ashlee04's review against another edition
dark
slow-paced
2.0
The writing style was that of literary fiction. It focused on the small details of the story and chose to describe small details of a huge story.
I was disappointed by the pacing and the missed opportunity to go into the reason behind the crimes; why Dr. Hazzard did what she did. What was wrong with her that she chose to do this to people? I felt like the premise of the story was so interesting, but in my opinion poor execution.
I was disappointed by the pacing and the missed opportunity to go into the reason behind the crimes; why Dr. Hazzard did what she did. What was wrong with her that she chose to do this to people? I felt like the premise of the story was so interesting, but in my opinion poor execution.
sersi's review against another edition
informative
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder, Confinement, and Medical content
brandy_me's review against another edition
1.0
It was very difficult to keep going. I listened to the book or else I wouldn’t have gotten as far as I did. Several hours in and I just couldn’t even pretend to be interested anymore. The story drags on and seems to really go nowhere for a very long time. I feel like this could have been shorted up to make what sounded like an interesting story actually good.
hattiereadssomanybooks_x's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder