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off2explore's review
4.0
Harrowing but fascinating. This book will have me looking over my shoulder for days.
livvi29's review against another edition
dark
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
4.5
The case of the Golden State Killer is really creepy, and I made the mistake of listening to the audiobook at night, it's nightmare material.
I was already familiar with the case when I started the book, but this didn't stop me from being gripped by the book, a combination of in depth story telling and McNamara's writing style. It was easy to tell that a lot of research and effort had go into this book.
You can tell at times that someone else had to complete certain chapters due to McNamara's death as they feel a little strung together. Also, some parts are a touch repetitive, but I guess this is to be expected when detailing a series of very similar crimes.
Overall, this has got to be a book that all true crime lovers should read.
I was already familiar with the case when I started the book, but this didn't stop me from being gripped by the book, a combination of in depth story telling and McNamara's writing style. It was easy to tell that a lot of research and effort had go into this book.
You can tell at times that someone else had to complete certain chapters due to McNamara's death as they feel a little strung together. Also, some parts are a touch repetitive, but I guess this is to be expected when detailing a series of very similar crimes.
Overall, this has got to be a book that all true crime lovers should read.
jenmangler's review against another edition
3.0
I really like the way Michelle McNamara writes. Her words sucked me into the story of the Golden State Killer in a way I didn't expect. This books conveys the terror in the community and the frustration of the investigators. Knowing that the he's finally been caught made this an even more satisfying read. The dogged pursuit of justice by so many has paid off. He's not going to get away with it.
lorettalucia's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.0
This book was excellently written, but it has made me conclude that being this obsessed with a serial killer can be incredibly harmful to your mental health. More fascinating for me than the story of the killer was the impact the case had on Michelle McNamara. I’m honestly sorry it caught her attention—it feels like she was the Golden State Killer’s final victim.
I’m very glad I read it but this particular type of true crime is not for me. I ended up having nightmares and yeah, I just don’t wanna do this to my brain again.
I’m very glad I read it but this particular type of true crime is not for me. I ended up having nightmares and yeah, I just don’t wanna do this to my brain again.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Kidnapping, Rape, Sexual violence, and Sexual assault
carriebp's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Murder, Stalking, and Rape
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Torture, Cursing, Death, Pedophilia, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Animal cruelty
blicksam's review against another edition
4.0
I’m not really a true crime fan, but this book was wonderful. Michelle McNamara was a gifted, intelligent writer. Damn.