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breeannamclovin's review against another edition
5.0
WOW!!! I loved this book. If you are reading this comment, read this book! So interesting and very well written. It’s clear and gets to the point. Great read
veroperovero's review against another edition
4.0
I listened to the audiobook for book club and it was very well written and held my attention the entire time. I wish the writer had spent more time talking about the victims and families, giving them more space amidst a book about a monster.
bruandthebooks's review against another edition
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5.0
swampbooks's review against another edition
4.0
This was a solid, well-written overview of the horrifying crimes of Israel Keyes - a serial killer who isn't as well-known to the public compared to the likes of Ted Bundy or Jeffrey Dahmer. His crimes were planned out months in advances, targeting random people, up until the last one when he made mistake after mistake until getting caught.
Keyes wasn't willing to give up much, but what he did confess to was recorded in his interrogations which the author brought here for easy-access to key moments. The writing felt a bit emotionless and there wasn't much on the victims which isn't great, but I also know that not many of his victims were known due to his travel and unwillingness to give up information.
I do appreciate how police were called out for their incompetency in this investigation. Sure, there were people who did a fine job, but then there were people who the author dragged through the mud because they kept messing up and refused to do better. They deserve to be called out for their failures - failures that eventually led to Keyes literally being given a razor to shave while in prison (they were specifically told not to give him one) which he then used to kill himself. Because of this fatal error we will likely never be able to find anymore of his victims, bring them home, and or give their family closure. So... good job to those guards for messing up so horribly.
Honestly I listened to this audiobook nonstop until I finished it. He was a super interesting yet terrifying person.
Keyes wasn't willing to give up much, but what he did confess to was recorded in his interrogations which the author brought here for easy-access to key moments. The writing felt a bit emotionless and there wasn't much on the victims which isn't great, but I also know that not many of his victims were known due to his travel and unwillingness to give up information.
I do appreciate how police were called out for their incompetency in this investigation. Sure, there were people who did a fine job, but then there were people who the author dragged through the mud because they kept messing up and refused to do better. They deserve to be called out for their failures - failures that eventually led to Keyes literally being given a razor to shave while in prison (they were specifically told not to give him one) which he then used to kill himself. Because of this fatal error we will likely never be able to find anymore of his victims, bring them home, and or give their family closure. So... good job to those guards for messing up so horribly.
Honestly I listened to this audiobook nonstop until I finished it. He was a super interesting yet terrifying person.
roz_vanb's review against another edition
4.0
This book is both intriguing and frustrating at the same time. On a few occasions had to remind myself that what I was reading was not fiction. Very interesting l, yet also disturbing. Definitely worth the read.
suvata's review against another edition
4.0
I don’t remember this being real big news in the lower 48 states. But, gosh, what a horrific predator Israel Keyes was. We really should get more news from Hawaii and Alaska. The investigation was fascinating. If you like true crime, this is your book.
bethmorvant's review against another edition
5.0
It ABSOLUTELY BLOWS MY MIND that this dude isn’t really well known (I guess that’s a good thing tho?!) Because he’s right up there with mr Bundy (I do think Bundy is a lot worse, but you get it.)
This book is hands down one of the best true crime books I’ve read. Very informative and stays on topic, unlike a lot of others that I’ve read.
This book is hands down one of the best true crime books I’ve read. Very informative and stays on topic, unlike a lot of others that I’ve read.
elone's review against another edition
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3.5