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4.01 AVERAGE
4.01 AVERAGE
This was a grueling read, it’s very long with such small print, I really didn’t know what I was getting myself into. That being said, as someone who knew nothing about the crimes Bundy committed, this was a great source of information with turns at every chapter. The follow ups were worth reading and the reflection from Ann made it feel like she had grown and learned a lot in the next years, which made her all the more a credible author.
Given the cultural impact of the crimes, I’m glad I read this rather than watching a documentary, but now I’m not sure if I want to continue down the rabbit hole of this history or never hear that bastard’s name ever again.
Given the cultural impact of the crimes, I’m glad I read this rather than watching a documentary, but now I’m not sure if I want to continue down the rabbit hole of this history or never hear that bastard’s name ever again.
Good. Lengthy but you cannot beat the fact that the author was a close friend of Bundy - insight that just isn't possible by any other author.
Great book, but it starting getting graphic with the deaths and it was a bit too much for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Physical abuse, Violence, Stalking
I listened to the audiobook for this and unfortunately did not enjoy Rule’s narration. I think I would have liked the content more of not for that.
dark
informative
reflective
medium-paced
Incredible!
Although I have read much about Ted Bundy over the years, I had not (for some reason) read Ann Rule's account of knowing him. I was aware of the murders described in this book but was shocked at how well she knew him. That firsthand perspective made this book one that I could not put down.
Although I have read much about Ted Bundy over the years, I had not (for some reason) read Ann Rule's account of knowing him. I was aware of the murders described in this book but was shocked at how well she knew him. That firsthand perspective made this book one that I could not put down.
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
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fast-paced
I think Ann Rule’s perspective of the Ted Bundy murders would have been better as a personal essay. I was expecting her story to speak more to their friendship, but it was more of a retelling of larger story. It didn’t really offer a deeper or different insight like I was hoping for.
Ann Rule wrote her seminal work in the late 70's and the language and perspectives used throughout this book are reflective of that time in history. Modern-day readers should be aware that some of the language and perspectives might be offensive to their current cultural context. Aside from this, I found Rule's book to be gripping, well-researched, fascinating, and devastating. I highly recommend this book to any true crime fan. While it's a bit of a beast to get through, her perspective helps underline that bad people are not always bad in every situation they walk into. Occasionally, Rule's writing is weak and it's clear her main job prior to writing this book was journalism. However, she still masters an element of suspense and accurately depicts what it's like to love someone you never knew.