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sicksadlit's review against another edition
1.0
This is one of the all time worst true crime books I have ever read.
The author David Reichert was the lead detective on the Green River case for 21 years, and despite the shockingly high (49) number of victims, this a**hole STILL manages to make the story all about him and how great he is.
Oh! And how he's a victim too... *vomits*
Never have I read a more selfish account of a horrific case that widely affected so many.
It feels like the Green River Killer was the best thing to ever happen to Reichert who has probably been dining out on his involvement in this case ever since.
Any time he mentions criticism brought by any of the families, he disregards it and instead talks about how hurt HE feels by such critique.
Truly revolting piece of work.
If you want to learn about the Green River Killer, go and read Ann Rule's Green River Running Red instead and throw this one out the window.
The author David Reichert was the lead detective on the Green River case for 21 years, and despite the shockingly high (49) number of victims, this a**hole STILL manages to make the story all about him and how great he is.
Oh! And how he's a victim too... *vomits*
Never have I read a more selfish account of a horrific case that widely affected so many.
It feels like the Green River Killer was the best thing to ever happen to Reichert who has probably been dining out on his involvement in this case ever since.
Any time he mentions criticism brought by any of the families, he disregards it and instead talks about how hurt HE feels by such critique.
Truly revolting piece of work.
If you want to learn about the Green River Killer, go and read Ann Rule's Green River Running Red instead and throw this one out the window.
twilcox197805's review against another edition
4.0
Interesting story but you can tell that this is not written by a professional author. Instead of explaining or elaborating, there is a lot of justifying his actions
emmaledbetter's review against another edition
dark
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.0
james7634's review against another edition
4.0
I didn’t know anything about the green river, killer, and man that was a disturbing story. I feel really bad for these victims, and I think this book is in really good true crime memoir
As expected, the sheriff is very ACAB. Pontificating, religious and separating good normal Americans versus the bad or damaged ones.
Really self congratulating and not very self critical. It sounds like it was a very difficult case to solve, and there were mistakes over the investigation.
I did the audiobook, and he had a very Chris Hansen type tone, so I was totally down to listen to this book. It was really interesting listen to the law enforcement perspective I would be interested. In listening to some other perspectives.
The victims were so young and it’s so tragic to hear not only about how they were victimized and dismissed, but also to have these stories of these young people who were involved in prostitution and criminal activities, based on how they were brought up
This audiobook also had excerpts from interviews with the killer and from documentaries, and I thought the book was done really well
Again, the crusading night against the darkness of evil narrative was really grading. I think law enforcement is plagued by religious fanatics, who dismiss fact, in order to embrace their feelings of being in a battle against evil.
I was really frustrated when he gave extra attention to one victim, who unlike the other victims, had actually just fallen with the wrong crowd. Keep in mind these are 14 to 18 year old girls. It was super dismissive and dripping with the classism that allows sex workers, and lower income people to be victims of Crime.
But what can you expect from a sheriff?
I really enjoyed this. I think this case must’ve been devastating for the people involved and I was happy to learn more about it. Again, this guy was caught in 2003 and I knew next to nothing about this.
As expected, the sheriff is very ACAB. Pontificating, religious and separating good normal Americans versus the bad or damaged ones.
Really self congratulating and not very self critical. It sounds like it was a very difficult case to solve, and there were mistakes over the investigation.
I did the audiobook, and he had a very Chris Hansen type tone, so I was totally down to listen to this book. It was really interesting listen to the law enforcement perspective I would be interested. In listening to some other perspectives.
The victims were so young and it’s so tragic to hear not only about how they were victimized and dismissed, but also to have these stories of these young people who were involved in prostitution and criminal activities, based on how they were brought up
This audiobook also had excerpts from interviews with the killer and from documentaries, and I thought the book was done really well
Again, the crusading night against the darkness of evil narrative was really grading. I think law enforcement is plagued by religious fanatics, who dismiss fact, in order to embrace their feelings of being in a battle against evil.
I was really frustrated when he gave extra attention to one victim, who unlike the other victims, had actually just fallen with the wrong crowd. Keep in mind these are 14 to 18 year old girls. It was super dismissive and dripping with the classism that allows sex workers, and lower income people to be victims of Crime.
But what can you expect from a sheriff?
I really enjoyed this. I think this case must’ve been devastating for the people involved and I was happy to learn more about it. Again, this guy was caught in 2003 and I knew next to nothing about this.
lindsface's review against another edition
4.0
I listened to the audiobook version and I’m glad I did! The added bonus of hearing the recordings of some interviews was really unique.
I thought this was well-written and it held my attention. As a fan of true-crime, it’s great to find first-hand accounts of such a prolific event in history. Even though we all know how the story ends, I found myself having all the feels while the author detailed the process.
I thought this was well-written and it held my attention. As a fan of true-crime, it’s great to find first-hand accounts of such a prolific event in history. Even though we all know how the story ends, I found myself having all the feels while the author detailed the process.
rheannachristine's review against another edition
5.0
Well, since I am biased and I love Dave Reichert....It is a great book nonetheless, and I am quite the expert on the Green River Killer. This is a great read about one man's struggle through a long career, from detective to Sheriff.
jodyjsperling's review against another edition
2.0
The story is fascinating, but the writing is flat.