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Nieuchwytni. Jak rozwiązywałem sprawy z Archiwum X by Paul Holes

52 reviews

hungryeyes's review against another edition

adventurous dark reflective sad tense medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Murder, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence

bekah1210's review against another edition

dark informative mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Torture, Rape, Sexual violence, and Sexual assault

Minor: Child death, Death, Kidnapping, Panic attacks/disorders, Stalking, Mental illness, and Child abuse

beccaboo2216's review against another edition

challenging emotional informative reflective medium-paced

4.0

A look into the capture and unmasking of The Golden State Killer and the unmasking of cold case investigator Paul Holes. This book details Paul's journey with anxiety, PTSD, and panic attacks in the aftermath of facing some of the worst crime scenes in history.

Cases are described respectfully and from Paul's perspective with facts sprinkled in. I thought it well done.

Still amazed I got to see him speak live last month at his book talk. He even signed my copy of this book!

A well-written story focused on the consequences of reality and of following a career you were designed to fulfill. 4.5 stars (rounded to 4)

This lost half a star for me because I struggled with the writing a bit. The memoir hit all the main points throughout Paul's life and his career but some sections felt rushed, confusing, and seemly popping out of nowhere. I had to read multiple paragraphs over to understand what was happening.

Overall, I recommend this to any true crime fanatics and those who have or are looking to have careers in criminal justice.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Pedophilia, Blood, Rape, Sexual violence, Child death, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Torture, Stalking, Kidnapping, Panic attacks/disorders, and Medical trauma

Minor: Alcohol

kkalicky94's review against another edition

dark emotional informative mysterious sad tense fast-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Kidnapping, Murder, Stalking, Suicide, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Torture, and Violence

amber_and_her_books's review against another edition

dark emotional informative inspiring sad tense fast-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

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

Moderate: Alcoholism

Minor: Drug abuse

lexi_paws_and_pages's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional informative reflective fast-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, Violence, Murder, Sexual assault, Injury/Injury detail, Rape, Panic attacks/disorders, Death, and Blood

Moderate: Alcohol

motleybooksandtea's review against another edition

dark emotional informative medium-paced

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Injury/Injury detail, Torture, Child abuse, Medical content, and Murder

Moderate: Alcoholism, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, and Body horror

Minor: Eating disorder

caseythereader's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

3.75

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Content Warnings

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

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

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

Minor: Eating disorder and Alcohol

one_to_fifty_two's review against another edition

adventurous dark informative mysterious tense fast-paced

5.0

I buddy read this with @cait.reads.and.drinks and I really enjoyed discussing this fascinating memoir with her. Written like a thriller, this memoir is exciting, dark, and twist. I highly recommend this one if love true crime or are a thriller fan.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, Rape, Gore, Sexual assault, Death, and Murder