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Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders by Vincent Bugliosi

4.0

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Prior to reading this book, I knew very little about Charles Manson, his groupies, and the destruction he created. This book is HIGHLY informative, but at times it does get a little bit long-winded and redundant (I try to keep in mind that the author was the prosecutor who spent a year and a half of his life consumed by this case). If you have any interest in learning more about this topic, this is definitely the book to read - just make sure that you have the time to do it (it's a long one!!!!). If you have a weak stomach or are prone to nightmares, then I'd skip it....