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Hell's Princess: The Mystery of Belle Gunness, Butcher of Men by Harold Schechter
4.0
Though the start and finish dates show that it took me two and a half months to finish this novel, that’s not entirely true. There was a lot of stopping & starting as this was a novel I picked up as my “in-between novels” novel.
The author did an excellent job of providing all the details. I enjoyed the photographs and other digital touches in the novel.
My personal opinion on the Belle Gunness story/saga is this.
The woman seen with her in the moments/days before the fire was indeed none other than Ester Carlson and Belle did her in and took over her life, moving far enough away from everyone at that time that she could get away with it. Since they were of similar origin, size, height, and all, it was easy for her to do. Ray Lamphere, in my opinion, did not set fire or kill Belle & her children. I’m of the notion that it was all Belle Gunness, the wicked woman that she was.
It definitely makes one wonder, though.
The author did an excellent job of providing all the details. I enjoyed the photographs and other digital touches in the novel.
My personal opinion on the Belle Gunness story/saga is this.
The woman seen with her in the moments/days before the fire was indeed none other than Ester Carlson and Belle did her in and took over her life, moving far enough away from everyone at that time that she could get away with it. Since they were of similar origin, size, height, and all, it was easy for her to do. Ray Lamphere, in my opinion, did not set fire or kill Belle & her children. I’m of the notion that it was all Belle Gunness, the wicked woman that she was.
It definitely makes one wonder, though.
Ficciones by Jorge Luis Borges
5.0
Ficciones – by Jorge Luis Borges
When I pick up a book and begin reading it, I’m awaiting that moment when I know I’ve found my next favorite book. It does not come each and every time I read a novel. However, it did happen when I read the story of - Tlön, Uqbar, Orbis Tertius.
I had so many highlights as I read this story. I think my favorite was this one… “Captivated by its discipline, humanity forgets and goes on forgetting that it is the discipline of chess players, not of angels.” Though to be fair, there were a great many parts to this entire novel that I loved, I do believe I loved the first story the most.
The way Borges brings the reader on the journey with him is astounding. I wish I had found his words long ago.
“The sun had already disappeared from view, but a final splendor exalted the vivid and silent plain, before the night erased its color.”
“I cannot imagine the universe without the interjection of Edgar Allan Poe.”
Though I do not possess the ability to put to words just how much I adore this novel, I do so love how it plants the desire for knowledge in me. I will re-read this book many times, I know.
When I pick up a book and begin reading it, I’m awaiting that moment when I know I’ve found my next favorite book. It does not come each and every time I read a novel. However, it did happen when I read the story of - Tlön, Uqbar, Orbis Tertius.
I had so many highlights as I read this story. I think my favorite was this one… “Captivated by its discipline, humanity forgets and goes on forgetting that it is the discipline of chess players, not of angels.” Though to be fair, there were a great many parts to this entire novel that I loved, I do believe I loved the first story the most.
The way Borges brings the reader on the journey with him is astounding. I wish I had found his words long ago.
“The sun had already disappeared from view, but a final splendor exalted the vivid and silent plain, before the night erased its color.”
“I cannot imagine the universe without the interjection of Edgar Allan Poe.”
Though I do not possess the ability to put to words just how much I adore this novel, I do so love how it plants the desire for knowledge in me. I will re-read this book many times, I know.
I Attacked Pearl Harbor: The True Story of America's POW #1 by Kazuo Sakamaki
5.0
Astonishing words
This account is unlike any other. I was in awe the entire read. I hope others read and understand. The other side is an interesting one.
This account is unlike any other. I was in awe the entire read. I hope others read and understand. The other side is an interesting one.