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stegobookosaurus's review against another edition
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.0
I'll be gone in the dark was a bittersweet and immersive read about the Golden State Killer. I was gutted at the end that Michelle didn't get to see the crime solved. I hope she got closure in the end.
I loved the concise yet immersive writing style and the exploration of not just the killer but the victims and the detecives on the case. Michelle had a way of bringing the people and the towns to life, allowing the anxiety of these places to be felt through every word.
I loved the concise yet immersive writing style and the exploration of not just the killer but the victims and the detecives on the case. Michelle had a way of bringing the people and the towns to life, allowing the anxiety of these places to be felt through every word.
morgainlafeye's review against another edition
5.0
Phenomenal and addicting. I just wish they would come out with a new edition since shortly after the book came out, we cought DeAngelo. I'd love to know how that bears out they're suspicions
hilary_weckstein's review against another edition
3.0
Not recommended for single women who live alone. This week I’ve been checking inside all my closets before going to bed
fangslibris's review against another edition
5.0
I started reading this when it was first published and quickly chickened out. Michelle's death was so heavy, especially given GSK's arrest shortly after publication.
For context, I find a lot of the current wave of true crime a bit ghoulish. Victims are little more than fun facts. The worst things that can happen to a person become backgrounds for comedy podcasts. But this book, Michelle's spirit, could not be farther from that energy.
Michelle respected the humanity of the case, doggedly determined to unmask GSK for the sake of the victims. She wasn't investigating in pursuit of glory or out of a gruesome fascination with violence. She devoted herself to meticulous research (unlike many aforementioned podcasts) and I admire her heart for the victims.
I wish she had been around to see it to the end. She gave so much.
For context, I find a lot of the current wave of true crime a bit ghoulish. Victims are little more than fun facts. The worst things that can happen to a person become backgrounds for comedy podcasts. But this book, Michelle's spirit, could not be farther from that energy.
Michelle respected the humanity of the case, doggedly determined to unmask GSK for the sake of the victims. She wasn't investigating in pursuit of glory or out of a gruesome fascination with violence. She devoted herself to meticulous research (unlike many aforementioned podcasts) and I admire her heart for the victims.
I wish she had been around to see it to the end. She gave so much.
alejaeger's review against another edition
4.0
Excellent book, knowing how the whole investigation ended surely made it that much more important and interesting to read.
Michelle's way of caring about the survivors and being sensitive in such a delicate investigation is unique.
The only thing is, and I don't know if it was the editors, Michelle, or even the translator responsible for the Portuguese version, but rape and sex are nowhere near synonymous.
Michelle's way of caring about the survivors and being sensitive in such a delicate investigation is unique.
The only thing is, and I don't know if it was the editors, Michelle, or even the translator responsible for the Portuguese version, but rape and sex are nowhere near synonymous.
blairfrank's review against another edition
3.0
I wanted to like this book more than I actually did. I love McNamara's style of writing, but I found it difficult to follow because I had to constantly check the California map and cross reference detective names since I'm completely unfamiliar with the entire case (other than what I've seen in the news lately).