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4.17 AVERAGE
4.17 AVERAGE
It was an interesting read to a certain extent except I did not like Paul Britton. He is pompous and desperate for the reader to know the crime would never have been solved without him. Clearly this is wrong in the case of Colin Stagg, a man vilified for years for a crime he did not commit.
I found it an interesting read. Covering some of the bigger cases from the UK as forensic profiling was in its infancy. Some of the deductions have been famously proved wrong now. Like John Douglas I notice from other reviews he seems to rub people the wrong way but like JD I have no problem with him.
challenging
dark
informative
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
if you like watching or reading "true crime", read this. From a professional/expert witness who has worked genuine major and serious cases from the UK over 20+ years.
TW for graphic violence, sexual violence, murder of real cases
TW for graphic violence, sexual violence, murder of real cases
Brilliant so far, one of the most interesting books I've read in a long while
challenging
dark
informative
medium-paced
My psychology teacher recommended this book at the start of the year, and as it's about the field of work I'm hoping to go into I thought I'd read it. It did take me quite a while to finish, but I still really enjoyed reading it.
Paul Britton, a successful forensic/criminal psychologist, goes into detail on some of the most horrific cases the UK has seen. He discusses his role in the House of Horrors, the contamination of Heinz products, and the abduction of a newborn baby, as well as countless other murders and rapes.
As well as his psychological profiles, Britton talks about his personal experience with working with the police, and how his personal life was affected. He also mentions his NHS career in psychology.
Because this is my ideal career, I found this all very fascinating. It definitely isn't a book for the fainthearted, though - Britton's descriptions of crime scenes and offences are brutally honest and vivid, and I was honestly so shocked by the cases he worked on. As Britton says, it really does make you see the world in a whole different light when you're aware of offenders walking the streets right now.
This was really interesting and gave a lot of insight into the life and career of Paul Britton. It didn't glamorise the career or the offences committed. 4 stars.
Paul Britton, a successful forensic/criminal psychologist, goes into detail on some of the most horrific cases the UK has seen. He discusses his role in the House of Horrors, the contamination of Heinz products, and the abduction of a newborn baby, as well as countless other murders and rapes.
As well as his psychological profiles, Britton talks about his personal experience with working with the police, and how his personal life was affected. He also mentions his NHS career in psychology.
Because this is my ideal career, I found this all very fascinating. It definitely isn't a book for the fainthearted, though - Britton's descriptions of crime scenes and offences are brutally honest and vivid, and I was honestly so shocked by the cases he worked on. As Britton says, it really does make you see the world in a whole different light when you're aware of offenders walking the streets right now.
This was really interesting and gave a lot of insight into the life and career of Paul Britton. It didn't glamorise the career or the offences committed. 4 stars.
dark
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
A very different and interesting book, I enjoyed it and would recommend.
dark
slow-paced
dark
emotional
informative
sad
medium-paced
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Incest, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Torture, Violence, Blood, Cannibalism, Murder