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weaselweader's review
2.0
An anthology of twelve murders that continue to occupy the “open and unsolved” files of Canada’s police forces
Well, it is what it is! Each of the twelve cases remains open and from time to time is re-examined on the basis of new evidence that surfaces, new witnesses that come forward or new technology that may have an application in the case. The review is also simple enough. The cases are interesting enough, to be sure, but, unlike Truman Capote’s IN COLD BLOOD, Erik Larson’s THE DEVIL IN THE WHITE CITY or John Berendt’s MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL, Hoshowsky’s writing never climbs beyond dispassionate, clinical and is often merely pedestrian. It certain never approaches what a reader would characterize as compelling or page-turning.
Weakly recommended for Canadian readers who enjoy true crime, particularly if you happen to hail from Ontario, which is where the majority of the cases in the book originated.
Paul Weiss
Well, it is what it is! Each of the twelve cases remains open and from time to time is re-examined on the basis of new evidence that surfaces, new witnesses that come forward or new technology that may have an application in the case. The review is also simple enough. The cases are interesting enough, to be sure, but, unlike Truman Capote’s IN COLD BLOOD, Erik Larson’s THE DEVIL IN THE WHITE CITY or John Berendt’s MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL, Hoshowsky’s writing never climbs beyond dispassionate, clinical and is often merely pedestrian. It certain never approaches what a reader would characterize as compelling or page-turning.
Weakly recommended for Canadian readers who enjoy true crime, particularly if you happen to hail from Ontario, which is where the majority of the cases in the book originated.
Paul Weiss
chronicreads's review
3.0
2.5
Ok. This wasn't bad..it could've definitely been worse.
In my opinion it was a bit boring due to restating information.
The cases however were interesting to look at yet
Ok. This wasn't bad..it could've definitely been worse.
In my opinion it was a bit boring due to restating information.
The cases however were interesting to look at yet
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