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3.73 AVERAGE
3.73 AVERAGE
This was so random and strange. A collection of 13 articles tangentially related to true crime.
Fascinating and gripping. The back third - “Checkpoint Nation” especially - has given me a lot to think about.
the one about the UT- Austin sniper got me. all great stories/essays, all fascinating. i had no idea Bundy was executed in Florida.
2 stars
Unspeakable Acts
True Tales of Crime, Murder, Deceit, and Obsession
By Sarah Weinman
Ehh, such a disappointment. This is a just a cobbled together mix of previously published long-form articles. These articles are from a variety of sources such as magazines or websites. There is not even new or updated information regarding these cases. In fact, there is even an article included subtly shaming those who read these types of books/articles.
I was really disappointed with this book.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher and NetGalley. The views given are my own.
Unspeakable Acts
True Tales of Crime, Murder, Deceit, and Obsession
By Sarah Weinman
Ehh, such a disappointment. This is a just a cobbled together mix of previously published long-form articles. These articles are from a variety of sources such as magazines or websites. There is not even new or updated information regarding these cases. In fact, there is even an article included subtly shaming those who read these types of books/articles.
I was really disappointed with this book.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher and NetGalley. The views given are my own.
Unspeakable Acts is an anthology of true-crime essays featuring some cases you’ve heard of and some you haven’t to illustrate key features that underlie the seduction of the genre. My personal favorite essays are The Reckoning (Pamela Colloff), The End of Evil (Sarah Marshall), and “I Am a Girl Now,” Sage Smith Wrote. Then She Went Missing. by Emma Copley-Eisenberg. However, I found the entire anthology enjoyable and would recommend to anyone who regularly partakes in the genre.
This was an incredible anthology. I was so sad that it was over.
(Highly recommend on audio!)
(Highly recommend on audio!)
This collection of true crime writing is varied and fascinating. Some pieces are not as strong as others, but the ones that made an impact more than made up for it. For the most part, the focus is on victims of crime (not always murder, not always young white girls/women), and that is so important with any true crime I would recommend.
A good combo of different true crimes and critiques of the system. Highly recommend the essay on Ted Bundy by Sarah Marshall, absolutely incredible.
challenging
dark
sad
medium-paced