A review by oceanwriter
I Saw The Devil's Face by Teresa Giglio

challenging dark emotional inspiring reflective sad tense fast-paced

5.0

I don't think I've ever read a more personal account of trauma before, at least not this on this level. Teresa Giglio's writing style is personal, making it feel like a rapport between author and reader has already been established.

The name Kalady rings familiar to me, but I didn't know anything beyond that until reading this book. Along with the author's personal (and horrific) experience, we get a look at this monster parading as human and the crimes he committed and got away with for far too long. The memoir portion gives a general idea of the abuse and endangerment that was going on during the author's childhood but states specifically in the beginning that she will refrain from going into the gory details. While there are still moments that paint a gruesome picture, I appreciated the plea for privacy. Many of the names have been changed as well.

I Saw The Devil's Face: My Life With Joseph Michael Kalady is the first in a proposed series and is a great start as well as a standalone. If you are a fan of true crime, this book is an exceptional read. 

A huge thanks to the author for sending me a free digital ARC to read and review!
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