Reviews

Chasing the Boogeyman by Richard Chizmar

t_rae's review against another edition

It was sooo slow, no thrill. Audiobook just played in the background and I zoned out 

baybooks's review against another edition

4.0

I did not predict the ending which was satisfying for me. I enjoyed the point of view of Richard and his childhood memories strewn throughout the narrative.

kayhaun's review

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

hela_reads's review against another edition

challenging slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

Loved the writing style. Was convinced this was all a true story. Long winded and repetitive tho. 

wrxtacy's review

challenging dark mysterious reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

CAWPILE score: 6.00 (42/70, Good)
FRTC

avstintyler's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

I’m not sure I could live through this without developing an intense case of main character syndrome.

(Actually listened to the first half on audio and have to say — I was actually a big fan!! It really read like a fictional true crime podcast.)

tonyinco's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

hoku_sorci's review

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

4.0

sarasbooklife's review against another edition

3.5

Was unsure about the narrator, would have liked more in print. Excellent true crime fiction. 

megn317's review against another edition

4.0

I hate to say I “love” true crime so more appropriately I’ll say I’m “interested” in true crime. This book borders on “did this really happen” or wow no way this happened I would have heard about it. The author does answer those questions at the end! Overall an entertaining read that left me guessing the entire time.