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peachykeenebooks's review
2.0
This book was not Rule's best, but most of the reasons weren't Rule's fault. The book starts with a drawn-out history of Wilmington, Delaware, which leads into the histories of the Capano and Fahey families. While this is easily the slowest beginning in the Ann Rule books I've ever read, it gives some much-needed background. And while the book in general was kind of repetitive (Anne Marie tries to leave Capano, he draws her back in, rinse, repeat, DEAD) that was just how the tragedy of Anne Marie Fahey went. The climax was worth it, though: it was a real nailbiter. I might give it a re-read, but don't pick up this book if you're looking for an edge-of-your-seat story.
mlglenn's review against another edition
4.0
4.5. I’ve read a lot of true crime, but this was the first I’ve read to take place in a city I grew up in and to people I or my family knew, giving it a different level of emotions. RIP to Anne Marie Fahey
carlytenille's review against another edition
challenging
dark
informative
reflective
sad
slow-paced
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Toxic relationship, Stalking, Infidelity, Gun violence, Grief, Eating disorder, Death, Misogyny, and Gaslighting
emmarj's review
4.0
My first Ann Rule was a success. I'm still not sure that a history of each family going back 3 generations was really necessary but other than that and being annoyed that the spelling of Anne Marie's name kept going back and forth between Anne and Ann, I enjoyed this volume.
xxstefaniereadsxx's review
dark
informative
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
4.0
Thomas Capano was a member of the Democratic party, and a member of a prominent family in Delaware. He became a lawyer, where he worked at Saul Ewing LLP. While there, he became involved in an affair with Anne Marie Fahey, the appointments secretary for Governor Tom Carper. Fahey was also involved in a relationship with another man. The last time Fahey was seen alive was when she went out to dinner with Capano, making him the prime suspect in her disappearance. Capano was arrested and charged with the murder of Anne Marie Fahey.
I have a couple of takeaways from this book. While we all know which political party is worse in regards to human rights, this goes to show you that no political party is perfect and creeps exist in all parties. (I must remind everyone that I hate political parties in general.) People often think that someone from a good family, with a good job, with fame/fortune, would never do anything like this. People cheat on their spouses all the time, people feel entitled to things they cannot have or do not deserve, and a lot of those types are the exact ones that people act shocked about when they get busted. You can never trust anyone, and the more crime books and shows you read, the more you should know that. It's scary and revolting.
Anyway, as far as this particular book goes, the research was well done. I had never heard of this case or these people, so I learned a great deal about that. I thought the writing was very engaging, and I had a hard time putting it down. I was interested in the legal processes that were outlined in this book. I think anyone who is interested in true crime, or just getting into it, should look through Ann Rule books and check them out. They are usually consistently well done.
I have a couple of takeaways from this book. While we all know which political party is worse in regards to human rights, this goes to show you that no political party is perfect and creeps exist in all parties. (I must remind everyone that I hate political parties in general.) People often think that someone from a good family, with a good job, with fame/fortune, would never do anything like this. People cheat on their spouses all the time, people feel entitled to things they cannot have or do not deserve, and a lot of those types are the exact ones that people act shocked about when they get busted. You can never trust anyone, and the more crime books and shows you read, the more you should know that. It's scary and revolting.
Anyway, as far as this particular book goes, the research was well done. I had never heard of this case or these people, so I learned a great deal about that. I thought the writing was very engaging, and I had a hard time putting it down. I was interested in the legal processes that were outlined in this book. I think anyone who is interested in true crime, or just getting into it, should look through Ann Rule books and check them out. They are usually consistently well done.
danyell919's review
4.0
Another long and very detailed true crime account by Ann Rule. I am always amazed at the details she weaves together!