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thewrittenword's review against another edition
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4.0
One of the more intriguing and controversial titles of recent times, Chaos: Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of the Sixties is a riveting page-turner on what may have actually occurred with the infamous crimes committed by Charles Manson and his sinister group of followers dubbed the "Family" during the 1960s. Investigative reporter Tom O'Neill was given the task by Premiere magazine in 1999 to write an article on the 30th Anniversary of the Manson murders. Research into the dark topic led him further into a rabbit hole much deeper than he thought he could have imagined: the CIA, mind control, conspiracy, drugs, sexual debauchery, cover-ups, etc.., are among the surprising revelations he uncovered. With interviews and travels he was able to trace the chaotic and turbulent times that bred and cultivated such an inspired yet toxic environment which found reflection and embodiment in those affluent homes in suburban Los Angeles forever linked with tragedy during the fateful nights of the crimes.
Although he doesn't offer any final conclusion on what led to and really happened in the Tate-LaBianca murders, O'Neill opened a whole new world of possibility and speculation on one of the most notorious crimes in history. Brisk and well-paced this is a must read for fans of True Crime, History and Music.
Although he doesn't offer any final conclusion on what led to and really happened in the Tate-LaBianca murders, O'Neill opened a whole new world of possibility and speculation on one of the most notorious crimes in history. Brisk and well-paced this is a must read for fans of True Crime, History and Music.
cfernandez420's review against another edition
adventurous
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dark
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medium-paced
4.25
kimreads14's review against another edition
3.0
I’ve rarely been this confused about a book, so I can’t even imagine what the author must have felt like for 20 years.
This book doesn’t give any answers, so if that’s what you’re looking for… bad luck 🤷♀️
It will make you into the caricature of your favorite conspiracy uncle the whole time you’re reading it. But in the end, it’s likely that you won’t really remember anything other than everyone who worked on this case when the murders happened seem to have been dirty 👀
It’s not a masterpiece, it’s not horrible… it just is, and sometimes you have to accept it ☺️
This book doesn’t give any answers, so if that’s what you’re looking for… bad luck 🤷♀️
It will make you into the caricature of your favorite conspiracy uncle the whole time you’re reading it. But in the end, it’s likely that you won’t really remember anything other than everyone who worked on this case when the murders happened seem to have been dirty 👀
It’s not a masterpiece, it’s not horrible… it just is, and sometimes you have to accept it ☺️
katiegetslit's review
5.0
It’s too much pressure to review a book that is essentially 20 years of a man’s life…but wow! My mind was blown multiple times. I didn’t really know much about the Manson murders before reading this book (it was gifted to me), and I’m glad this was my introduction to it. It was admittedly sometimes overwhelming (lots of names to keep track of), but also thrilling to follow his journey through his investigation and the discoveries.
I hope something comes of the Tex Watson tapes.
I hope something comes of the Tex Watson tapes.
courtney_scott1025's review against another edition
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4.5
Absolutely dizzying. I cannot believe I did not know any of this. Must read and if you love conspiracy theories, you have to read it.
erica_reads_everything's review against another edition
challenging
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5.0