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story_and_chapter's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
tense
fast-paced
5.0
amberrush's review against another edition
3.0
This book scrutinises the annual £300,000 we spend to keep one high-security prisoner away from society. Analysing whether or not Broadmoor is a sensible idea and has any future prospects for harbouring the worst of English society. Perhaps saying that socialisation forces more people to commit violent crimes as they have not been loved in childhood instead of abused and forced to grow up before their age. Sharing the inside cases of Ronnie Kray and many others to deeply establish how effective this victorian prison really is. By Savile working at Broadmoor did it encourage him to commit the horrendous that he did. However, this book is written very vaguely and does not allow the exploration that others have allowed. The language used makes it understandable to all but limits the imagination and almost pressures you to believe Broadmoor should no longer exist. 3/5
arselow's review against another edition
thought it would be mostly about the inmates, not everything else, just got a bit bored
ontheverge's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
reflective
slow-paced
3.0
This book has so much potential but leaves me asking questions that could’ve been answered if the book was fleshed out a bit more. Would have very much liked more information about the changing treatment methods for mental illness of offenders.
miametro's review against another edition
2.0
I can see why this was free on Kindle Unlimited - it feels like they skipped the editing stage completely with this book, making what could have been an interesting and insightful read into the history and running of Broadmoor Hospital into a tedious, frustrating and ultimately unsatisfying endeavour.
kaybeecee82's review against another edition
2.0
Unfortunately I didn't enjoy this very much. I felt it was quite repetitive in places and focused too much on process rather than the experience of the inmates. "Up Close and Personal" is rather misleading.