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Dana (24 KP) rated Lost Girls: An Unsolved American Mystery in Books

Mar 23, 2018  
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Lost Girls: An Unsolved American Mystery
Robert Kolker | 2013
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
This was a very sad and true tale about the disappearances of women in the North Eastern coast of America. If you know me, you will know I love true crime stories. I don't know why, I just find them so interesting and compelling. That being said, this one was incredibly sad. These women who were abducted, killed, and buried without any feeling for their lives or their families lives is heinous and callous. The fact that these women's killer still has yet to be found is just as horrifying. I am definitely planning on looking into these murders more, not really to see if I can help, because I don't think I can. But I would like to see if there is more information that can be gathered on it.

To the friends and families involved, I hope you are able to find peace in knowing your childrens' stories are getting out into the world. Thank you for sharing their stories.
  
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Merissa (12061 KP) rated The Best New True Crime Stories: Crimes of Passion, Obsession & Revenge in Books

Dec 13, 2021 (Updated Jul 9, 2023)  
The Best New True Crime Stories: Crimes of Passion, Obsession & Revenge
The Best New True Crime Stories: Crimes of Passion, Obsession & Revenge
Mitzi Szereto | 2021 | Crime
6
7.5 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
THE BEST NEW TRUE CRIME STORIES: CRIMES OF PASSION, OBSESSION & REVENGE is an eclectic mix of stories from all over the world, set in different times, from Victorian England to Japan, to modern-day America.

If you like True Crime then I am sure you will find something to keep your interest. It is clear from the start that a lot of research has gone into these stories, some of which have personal memories from the author. However, some of the stories felt disjointed in the way they were presented, going off on tangents that didn't seem relevant to the story at that point.

Each story features the bare bones of the story; being a collection, there simply isn't room for much more. However, it gives you the story, some build-up, and some information after the crime.

On the whole, this was an enjoyable read by a new-to-me author.

** same worded review will appear elsewhere **

* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and the comments here are my honest opinion. *

Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
Dec 13, 2021
  
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Gaiaroo (9 KP) rated Down Under: Travels in a Sunburned Country in Books

Jun 20, 2019  
Down Under: Travels in a Sunburned Country
Down Under: Travels in a Sunburned Country
Bill Bryson | 2015 | Humor & Comedy, Travel
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
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Interesting Stories, Unique People and Places (0 more)
The Perfect Travelling Companion
This book is laugh out loud funny filled with interesting historical stories as well as up to date information with personal quirky stories thrown into the mix. A well-written travel guide mixing personal adventures with information about places, things to do and see (or not) and gives a true impression of the expanse of this enormous country!

As a traveller with a 3 week trip booked later this year, this truly was a fantastic read to offer insight into a unknown world (for me!). Who knew their political system was so complex? Or their history so diverse? Let the adventures commence !