The Peepshow: The Murders at Rillington Place by Kate Summerscale

3.69 AVERAGE

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valerie6671's review against another edition

DID NOT FINISH
I am sure this is a good look into a well known serial killer, however, I have moved on from this novel topic, so it just didn’t keep my interest to keep going. 

jaulava's review against another edition

4.0
dark informative medium-paced
Long-listed for 2025 Women's Prize for non-fiction.
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greenwoodspicers's review against another edition

4.5
dark informative reflective sad fast-paced

murphy_mayhem's review against another edition

3.0
informative mysterious reflective slow-paced
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mysticmango's review against another edition

4.25
dark informative sad slow-paced
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simplyamysue's review against another edition

5.0
challenging dark informative reflective medium-paced

jarthur's review against another edition

3.25
informative medium-paced

rdavidson87's review against another edition

4.5
dark mysterious sad medium-paced
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4.0
dark emotional mysterious sad medium-paced
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5.0
challenging dark emotional informative reflective sad tense
A well-researched book about infamous murders in London. Not only do we find out about the murderer Reg Christie, we learn about a previous murder at 10 Rillington Place for which another man was executed. The author uncovers the stories of the murder victims - but this, like the best true crime - encompasses so much more - misogyny; the role of women; the rise of the serial killer; the war and post-war Britain; poverty; sex work; and mystery.