Reviews tagging 'Gore'

Nieuchwytni. Jak rozwiązywałem sprawy z Archiwum X by Paul Holes

23 reviews

jackybrooke's review against another edition

informative mysterious tense medium-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gore, Rape, and Murder

alliemikennareads's review against another edition

dark informative medium-paced

3.5

This book brings an interesting view into true crime from the perspective of a cold case investigator. Equal parts memoir and investigative / procedural. I enjoyed the methodical view presented in an interesting way. I didn’t love that several parts felt repetitive and it was a little less engaging than some other true crime I’ve read. Overall, it’s an interesting read for true crime fans! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Sexual assault, Violence, and Murder

gimmiiie's review against another edition

dark informative sad fast-paced

5.0

"Healing is subjective, but the scars never fade, and the pain is always a breath away" P.3

This is a heavy, real, and informative book. Paul Holes is honest, real, and personable. I have been a fan of Paul Holes and his work to bring justice to victims. Reading his experiences and struggles with mental illness. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Rape, and Murder

Moderate: Addiction, Body horror, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Hate crime, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, and Injury/Injury detail

ktdakotareads's review against another edition

dark informative medium-paced

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Death, Gore, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Blood, Stalking, Murder, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Alcoholism

anintrovertrambles's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense slow-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Rape, Violence, Blood, and Murder

ame_lepage's review against another edition

dark emotional informative mysterious tense medium-paced

3.75

 I picked this book up on a whim. I really had no expectations, so I really didn't know what I was getting into.
I would like to say first that this book has many trigger warnings: very graphic rape and murder scenes, portrayal of depression and PTSD, and just mental health issues in general. I sometimes had a hard time getting through some parts.
This memoir was eye-opening in many ways. I've always been a fan of true crime and getting a behind-the-scenes perspective was interesting. Paul Holes' story is fascinating and I'm glad that I discovered his story.
The end really allowed us to see the deep connexion between Paul and the victims. You could see how emotionally involved he was in the different cases and I honestly teared up a little.
However, I do think that the book ended up being a little bit repetitive. He talks a lot about different cases that he delt with throughout his career, but at the end, they were pretty similar.
The ending was filled with scientific terms that kept me from fully understanding the Golden State Killer case's conclusion. The writer did overall a good job at making the science palatable. But she kind of dropped the ball at the end.
Overall, I'm glad I read this. It's not the best memoir that I have ever read, but it certainly was interesting.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Child death, Death, Gore, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Blood, Grief, and Murder

Moderate: Alcoholism and Alcohol

kaileeh28's review against another edition

dark reflective medium-paced

5.0

Amazing read. If you are into true crime and a dark read, this is the book. Holes gives such a deep insight to his life as an investigator. Would definitely recommend this book!!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Death, Gore, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Stalking, and Murder

geekywoman14's review against another edition

dark emotional informative sad medium-paced

2.5

It's not a bad book, but it is a sad and heavy book, which is a strange though somehow appropriate mix of an autobiography and unsolved or cold cases accounting but just an overview of mostly the trauma. Definitely not for the faint of heart or someone wanting a deep dive into an individual story. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

caseythereader's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

readingtomydogs's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective medium-paced

5.0

Unmasked was such an incredible book that gave wonderful insight into Paul Holes' decades of work as a crime scene investigator. He gave insight into the Golden State Killer case that no one else could provide. I could feel as if I was right there with him, following leads obsessively. His writing style is approachable and not too technical. He effortlessly explained his cases and how they were affecting his marriages and home life as well., rough as it may have been at times. A must-read for anyone interested in true crime and how investigations actually play out. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Murder

Moderate: Gore, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Torture, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, and Stalking

Minor: Eating disorder and Alcohol