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duchessofreadin's review against another edition
5.0
Riveting and exciting!
The crimes of Jeffrey Dahmer shocked an entire nation. What started as a simple investigation into a head in a refrigerator, morphed into one of the worst serial killers the United States had seen at that time.
Patrick Kennedy, the detective assigned the case, did more to get Dahmer to cooperate than most. He sat down and treated him as a human being, not just a suspect in an investigation. While he never forgot that Dahmer had more information to offer, he did his best to put the young man at ease, earning his trust, and getting the murderer to open up to him about the many crimes that he had committed.
In "Grilling Dahmer" the many interrogations and thoughts of the detective are laid out. Additionally, you are going to get some of the comments from Dahmer himself, and the eventual circus that would become the court case.
I really enjoyed reading this book. It was interesting to get the impressions of the detective, as well as the many different areas of the crimes of Jeffrey Dahmer. I have long been familiar with Dahmer, but the inner tickings of what made him go off was something that I didn't know. While reading through this book, there were several times I had to stop and go "OH! That makes sense now!"
If you love true crime, you are going to LOVE this book!
The crimes of Jeffrey Dahmer shocked an entire nation. What started as a simple investigation into a head in a refrigerator, morphed into one of the worst serial killers the United States had seen at that time.
Patrick Kennedy, the detective assigned the case, did more to get Dahmer to cooperate than most. He sat down and treated him as a human being, not just a suspect in an investigation. While he never forgot that Dahmer had more information to offer, he did his best to put the young man at ease, earning his trust, and getting the murderer to open up to him about the many crimes that he had committed.
In "Grilling Dahmer" the many interrogations and thoughts of the detective are laid out. Additionally, you are going to get some of the comments from Dahmer himself, and the eventual circus that would become the court case.
I really enjoyed reading this book. It was interesting to get the impressions of the detective, as well as the many different areas of the crimes of Jeffrey Dahmer. I have long been familiar with Dahmer, but the inner tickings of what made him go off was something that I didn't know. While reading through this book, there were several times I had to stop and go "OH! That makes sense now!"
If you love true crime, you are going to LOVE this book!
cobyrowley's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
slow-paced
4.25
aag9's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
fast-paced
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault, Gore, and Violence
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Abandonment, Alcoholism, Addiction, and Cannibalism
natalier3's review against another edition
5.0
This was a brilliant true crime book. I wanted to know details of Dahmer's life, the murders he committed, and how he felt about his victims. Wow, did I get all that in spades.
Be warned, this is EXTREMELY graphic in describing Dahmer's murders so I advise good mental preparation before reading! I could only read this book in small amounts, and definitely not before bedtime!
I couldn't say I 'enjoyed' this book, but it delivered on everything I wanted and expected. A fascinating insight into his life and his attitude towards his victims.
One of the best true crime books I have read.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Be warned, this is EXTREMELY graphic in describing Dahmer's murders so I advise good mental preparation before reading! I could only read this book in small amounts, and definitely not before bedtime!
I couldn't say I 'enjoyed' this book, but it delivered on everything I wanted and expected. A fascinating insight into his life and his attitude towards his victims.
One of the best true crime books I have read.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
jessicka's review against another edition
5.0
This is an absolute must read for anyone interested in Jeff. Definitely my top book about him. I highly recommend this.
americattt's review
challenging
dark
informative
reflective
medium-paced
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cannibalism, Murder, Sexual violence, Violence, and Rape