Review: Ok for beginners, 2.5 stars
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 02 1, 2014
I did read the 1 and 2 star reviews prior to buying this book, so I did pretty much know what I was in for. First let me say that I have been an avid fan of true crime (that sounded better in my head) for about 20 years. I've read many books about serial killers, crimes of passion, spree killings, etc. etc. I watch all kinds of shows from Snapped to Dateline to Homicide Hunter and Unusual Suspects. I say all this to say that yes, if you have been a fan for a while, or if you're an avid fan, then this book will be very much below your standards. Admittedly, there were 2 stories I hadn't heard about previously, which was part of my reason for buying this. But the ones that I had heard about seemed as if they were being told based on what was being covered only in local news, nothing really in-depth. Nothing outstanding. And all of the story telling was quite disjointed. And the few pictures that were included could've been found anywhere on the 'net. Honestly seems like he found a way to make a quick and easy buck by slapping together a few newspaper articles and calling it a day. Again, NOT for long time fans of the genre. But if you're a newbie, or if you're squeamish and don't want TOO MUCH gore, then this can be a fine primer.