4.0

It feels like Charlie Manson, his cultish family, and the murders they committed are so infamous and ingrained in American popular culture that understanding what happened is almost a must. I am not a fan of true crime shows or books as it is has always made me feel uneasy entertaining myself by reading about brutal murders, unfortunate victims, and remorseless killers. What separates this crime novel from the rest is the sheer craziness of the perpetrators of the crime and Manson himself who nears the top of the pantheon of notorious American criminals. The book is too long for my taste but a must read for true crime fans.