The Peepshow: The Murders at 10 Rillington Place by Kate Summerscale

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julie66's review against another edition

3.75
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heli_hz's review against another edition

4.0
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crustyplum's review against another edition

3.75
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Not sure it really needed all the tangents about the contemporary reporters of the story - I would have preferred even more detail about the victims instead
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3.5
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5.0
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2.5
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scj's review against another edition

3.5
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2.0
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4.0
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A true crime detailing the murders at 10 Rillington Place. The book focuses on the media's influence and exploitation of police cases during this period. An interesting and gruesome read. Further exploration of everday life and general society in the 1940s/1950s would have provided valuable additional context. The book is written and narrated similar to a true crime documentary with a focus on the victims which is appreciated.
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4.0
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