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captainsneakers's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
3.75
Anne Rule knows her true crime.
A little dated in its terminology, but a chilling look at a man who didn't want to ever 'lose.'
A little dated in its terminology, but a chilling look at a man who didn't want to ever 'lose.'
storybookcorner's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
5.0
jcayala76's review against another edition
5.0
Disturbing on so many levels
As usual, Ann Rule does an excellent job of investigative research to retell this horrifying story. She paints San Antonio beautifully and with the same fervor details the terrifying life that Sheila Bellush suffered through until her violent death. It was sickening to read all the horrors this man got away with throughout his life and even more disturbing that he managed to find such a loyal wife to stand by him during investigation and trials, living a life of luxury while so many suffered from his actiins. A haunting read for sure, and one that was difficult to put down until finished.
As usual, Ann Rule does an excellent job of investigative research to retell this horrifying story. She paints San Antonio beautifully and with the same fervor details the terrifying life that Sheila Bellush suffered through until her violent death. It was sickening to read all the horrors this man got away with throughout his life and even more disturbing that he managed to find such a loyal wife to stand by him during investigation and trials, living a life of luxury while so many suffered from his actiins. A haunting read for sure, and one that was difficult to put down until finished.
danny_phantom57's review against another edition
4.0
I've never read a 700 page book so quickly (4 days). That's just a byproduct of fantastic writing. In today's podcast and Google driven world, I could have gotten the same true crime story in 1-2 hours. But Ann Rule's writing had me locked in, flipping pages desperately. I've never read one of her books before, but this has made me a fan.
mehitabels's review against another edition
2.0
My secret shame. True crime novels. My neighbor figured it out and now passes these along to me, and I read them, oh, yes I do. The best part is that I can pass them on to my mother, who also has the secret addiction. Bwa ha ha
natatorie's review against another edition
3.0
if you’ve read one ann rule book you’ve read them all, but i always appreciate her attention to detail and respect to the victim’s story. another masterful and thorough novel into a tragic story.