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I'll Be Gone in the Dark: One Woman's Obsessive Search for the Golden State Killer by Michelle McNamara
23 reviews
chloethonus's review
dark
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
5.0
This book had me hooked from the first chapter. It's well written and leaves enough mystery behind to really keep you invested. Just when you think the elusive Golden State Killer is caught, something doesn't quite add up. This book was an interesting insight into the forensic investigation of crimes, as well as the life and dedication of Michelle McNamara. Her research and personal experience being intertwined with the story of a killer and rapist was interesting and gave the book a much more personal feel. Although in the end we never do find out who the killer is, this information is now publicly available. It's tragic that McNamara did not survive to see her life's mission fulfilled, but the Golden State Killer has been brought to justice once and for all.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Murder, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Physical abuse, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Gun violence
Minor: Kidnapping and Domestic abuse
Book is about a prolific rapist and murderer, some crimes are described but not in detail. Injuries of murder victims are described.gracetcline's review against another edition
challenging
dark
informative
medium-paced
3.75
As someone who does not read true crime, this book was incredibly compelling, and an interesting read from beginning to end. I became as invested in the hunt for "the responsible" as I was in Michelle and her impeccable narration. Her attention to detail is impeccable, her empathetic yet honest storytelling is unmatched. At times, the book was slow to read-it is chocked full of details. I am not a fan of true crime, and I do not particularly plan on reading true crime in the future. However, the book is a must-read for those interested in getting into true crime, or interested in a one-off true crime read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Gun violence, Murder, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Torture, and Violence
charliebriggs96's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape, Murder, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Violence, Physical abuse, Mental illness, Grief, Death, and Cursing
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