A true crime story that focuses on the murderer and not the victim. The story made me wonder how so many people could believe so many lies. Even his eA true crime story that focuses on the murderer and not the victim. The story made me wonder how so many people could believe so many lies. Even his employers believed him which really is surprising. The background checks were apparently done by a person with little experience. Still as most true crime this story has a satisfying ending in that he is convicted of murder....more
What a story! I enjoyed more than I thought I would. When it started, I would get confused with the timeline and who was talking. I finally paid more What a story! I enjoyed more than I thought I would. When it started, I would get confused with the timeline and who was talking. I finally paid more attention to the chapter headings, sometimes going back to make sure I was at the correct time period and character. The more I read, the more I got into it. I loved the ending with The Birds disclosure, and it was perfect!...more
I know many people liked this book and I thought I would too, but not so much. The premise sounded good, but I think I am tired of reading about rich I know many people liked this book and I thought I would too, but not so much. The premise sounded good, but I think I am tired of reading about rich people who are bad. I think they need to work more because they have too much time on their hands which apparently makes them bad people, 90% of the rich people in this book were not likeable. It was an okay read but not my kind of book....more
Such an emotional book! Amy tells her story about abuse. She details her feelings and how she dealt with it. The legal answers were not necessarily saSuch an emotional book! Amy tells her story about abuse. She details her feelings and how she dealt with it. The legal answers were not necessarily satisfying but they were honest. The book gets into some of how it affected her family, but the book is really Amy's story....more
It is true crime so there is a sensationalist feel about the book. What I really liked about the story is that it gave a lot of insight to the inner tIt is true crime so there is a sensationalist feel about the book. What I really liked about the story is that it gave a lot of insight to the inner thoughts of the murderer, (ex-wife). It is long but so interesting that I never tired of it. I liked hearing about the trial and also what happened to the people that lied on the stand for the killers....more
I love reading the Davenport/Flowers books by Sandford. The dialogue is always entertaining and the story is exciting. This story involves the "true-cI love reading the Davenport/Flowers books by Sandford. The dialogue is always entertaining and the story is exciting. This story involves the "true-crimers" from the Internet. Davenport and Flowers use the true crime bloggers to help them find answers. The case gets solved but the ending is, let's say less than satisfying. I can't wait for the next book......more
A really interesting book. It is written by a nephew of the prisoners that were the last to escape Alcatraz and the only ones that survived, so says tA really interesting book. It is written by a nephew of the prisoners that were the last to escape Alcatraz and the only ones that survived, so says the story. I believe the story, I think the prisoners did get away with the help of some friends and family. Even if you don't believe the story, it details how they maneuvered the escape which could be helpful down the road. I visited Alcatraz once when I was in San Francisco, so it was easy for me to imagine most of what was talked about. But, even if you haven't personally seen Alcatraz it is a fascinating read....more
It is easy to understand why so many love this book. It is really good. Beth is an interesting woman, quite taken with Gabriel and Frank. It is a tangIt is easy to understand why so many love this book. It is really good. Beth is an interesting woman, quite taken with Gabriel and Frank. It is a tangled mess as most relationships can be, but these have so much heart in them you want all of them to win. ...more
Very interesting story written by a journalist. I like true crime books written by journalists because they seem to do extensive research, and this boVery interesting story written by a journalist. I like true crime books written by journalists because they seem to do extensive research, and this book is no exception. It was obvious from the start who the murderer was, but the police had a very difficult time proving it. AT the end, I thought the police and prosecutor did a very good job figuring out the "how", we all knew the "why"....more
The book was okay. Kind of an interesting story about a mother and daughter, both of whom need some serious help. It might have been more interesting The book was okay. Kind of an interesting story about a mother and daughter, both of whom need some serious help. It might have been more interesting if the author focused on the mother/daughter relationship rather than the daughter and her boyfriend. Too much time was spent on the boyfriends's letters and not enough time on other aspects of the people involved....more
A quick interesting read. You are not told who the killer is at the end of the book, but I bet every reader will have an opinion. Could make for interA quick interesting read. You are not told who the killer is at the end of the book, but I bet every reader will have an opinion. Could make for interesting book club discussion. A strong part of the book is the description of the justice system at that time in Maryland....more
A very sad story. All through the book I kept wanting Frank and April to at least find some comfort since I knew happiness was not going to happen forA very sad story. All through the book I kept wanting Frank and April to at least find some comfort since I knew happiness was not going to happen for them. They were once on the verge of happiness, but it slipped from them. It makes me wonder how many people go through life like that, never finding true contentment. This story will stay with me for a long time....more
The book is very short so an easy read. I was so surprised that I fell into this book and could not put it down. After all, you know who was killed anThe book is very short so an easy read. I was so surprised that I fell into this book and could not put it down. After all, you know who was killed and who did it. You even know they were all shot. The reason is what you don't know but it unfolds throughout the book. It is an English mystery which means there is no gore but quite intriguing....more
A very short novel that can be read in one day. I like Anne Tyler books for the character development. The stories always have a quirky nature to themA very short novel that can be read in one day. I like Anne Tyler books for the character development. The stories always have a quirky nature to them, but it is the characters that draw me and this book is no exception. A pleasant read with a good ending....more
If you like Hollywood history this book is for you. It is the story of the famous Chateau Marmont (where John Belushi died) with great stories about sIf you like Hollywood history this book is for you. It is the story of the famous Chateau Marmont (where John Belushi died) with great stories about stars that stayed in the hotel. I really did enjoy the book, but I swear the author was paid by the word. It seemed like when he was describing any person or thing, he would always use three descriptive words. Such as lovely, alluring, stunning or fun, lively, entertaining. At first it didn't bother me but as I got further into the book, I found it annoying, irritating and bothersome. He must have had a thesaurus sitting on his desk....more
This book is unique in that the author tells her side of the story but does not involve her siblings. I think it is honorable that she doesn't includeThis book is unique in that the author tells her side of the story but does not involve her siblings. I think it is honorable that she doesn't include them but leaves the door open for them to tell their own story. Her home was difficult to say the least for everyone living there. I find it interesting that she did not blame her religion for the problems of her mother. The author kept her faith despite the problems she was having. That speaks for a very strong person. ...more
This is a different kind of true crime book. It focuses on the confession. You know up front who the killer is and what he did. A detective that worksThis is a different kind of true crime book. It focuses on the confession. You know up front who the killer is and what he did. A detective that works in the department explains how she was able to get a full confession from the killer. It is a different perspective from other true crime books I have read....more
An excellent history book. The stories of the eight accidental presidents are told very well. I learned so many things while reading this book. This iAn excellent history book. The stories of the eight accidental presidents are told very well. I learned so many things while reading this book. This is one book I need to read again. I'm afraid that I don't remember all of the anecdotes for each of the presidents. The book really made each president memorable even if I can't remember all the details....more
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