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I really enjoyed this book, as it gave a very detailed, first-hand account of the tragedy and what led up to it. I read it in 2024, so it's a bit dated now (I'm not taking that into account in my review) but I found it a charming glimpse into a bygone era. I had no idea that all four victims were so young.
The book certainly seems to have a villain,Norman Petty , because we're it not for this person's actions, a lot of this wouldn't have happened.
TRIGGER WARNING: I was also kind of surprised to see photos of the accident scene showing actual dead bodies of the victims.
My biggest complaint comes in the final couple of chapters, that just seem to drone on and on about people that may have or may not have, a very minimal connection to the case. Sure, I want to know how their parents and closest friends reacted, but I'm not terribly concerned with what happened to the mechanic who worked on the bus or the guy who skipped writing an article on them. But, perhaps, that's me being jaded, since I'm sure they and their families appreciate the recognition for whatever small part they may have played in the story.
The book certainly seems to have a villain,
TRIGGER WARNING: I was also kind of surprised to see photos of the accident scene showing actual dead bodies of the victims.
My biggest complaint comes in the final couple of chapters, that just seem to drone on and on about people that may have or may not have, a very minimal connection to the case. Sure, I want to know how their parents and closest friends reacted, but I'm not terribly concerned with what happened to the mechanic who worked on the bus or the guy who skipped writing an article on them. But, perhaps, that's me being jaded, since I'm sure they and their families appreciate the recognition for whatever small part they may have played in the story.