Scan barcode
trulybooked's review against another edition
2.0
James Renner has this rambling style that ends up sounding like the writing of these books is therapeutic to him even if the process isn't. It's a sort of public confessional for him. Sometimes that works, sometimes that doesn't. For me, this book was a miss. This was more James' story than Amy's. Yes, we learned about her case, but the core of the story is him trying to get the article/book written. As a true crime fan, this is disappointing to me.
That doesn't mean it can't be done well. Books like "I'll Be Gone in the Dark" are incredible and James Renner's "True Crime Addict" are great examples of it done well, but this time it just falls flat. Honestly, I should have been tipped off by the title.
Colons: The subtitle makers: By the time you have three colons it's too much.
That doesn't mean it can't be done well. Books like "I'll Be Gone in the Dark" are incredible and James Renner's "True Crime Addict" are great examples of it done well, but this time it just falls flat. Honestly, I should have been tipped off by the title.
Colons: The subtitle makers: By the time you have three colons it's too much.
haleyrrrogers's review against another edition
3.0
It was interesting to go along with the writer and their investigation.
avidreaderandgeekgirl's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Alcohol, Suicide, Murder, Kidnapping, Death, and Mental illness
Moderate: Alcoholism, Chronic illness, Violence, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Rape, Pedophilia, Confinement, and Stalking
Minor: Bullying, Death of parent, and Pregnancy