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Many readers have described this book as something they read quite quickly. I on the other hand found it took me a long time to read. It was quite harrowing. Like other literature I've read on this subject, I found in parts, it almost easy to be fooled or manipulated by Hindley and forget just how dramatic a role she played in the murders. I'm sure I won't be the first person to admit that on occasion I found myself feeling sorry for her and then quickly having to remind myself who this woman was and why she was so infamous.
This book overall is a very comprehensive, yet objective assessment of the Moors Murders. It is focused from Myra's point of view however also encompasses details about Brady. It is referenced throughout to various other sources and it is clear that the author has gone into painstaking detail to pull all available information on the subject together.
This is a brilliant read for someone who wants to know more than just the media hype.
This book overall is a very comprehensive, yet objective assessment of the Moors Murders. It is focused from Myra's point of view however also encompasses details about Brady. It is referenced throughout to various other sources and it is clear that the author has gone into painstaking detail to pull all available information on the subject together.
This is a brilliant read for someone who wants to know more than just the media hype.
In the early hours of this morning, I finished this book. And I've umm'd and aaah'd over how to rate it.
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On the back, at the end of the blurb it poses the question, "Is this a great love story, or a story of great love?"
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My verdict to that is the latter.
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I thought this was going to be a proper chick lit. The blurb tells us that Emily and Robbie have been together for years. When I read that, I assumed "childhood sweethearts" and in their 40s. Oh how wrong I was.
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The book starts with Robbie and Emily in the present day at about 80 years of age. A huge secret that's been kept for years is hinted at, and we come to realise that that's what the book is ultimately all about.
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The story unfolds in reverse. We learn Robbie and Emily's story, all the way back to 1962, where the secret is revealed. And I didn't see it coming. Not one bit. I was genuinely in shock. There's so much more I want to say about why I'm so conflicted on the star rating, but I can't do that without giving away even the slightest clue!
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On the back, at the end of the blurb it poses the question, "Is this a great love story, or a story of great love?"
.
My verdict to that is the latter.
.
I thought this was going to be a proper chick lit. The blurb tells us that Emily and Robbie have been together for years. When I read that, I assumed "childhood sweethearts" and in their 40s. Oh how wrong I was.
.
The book starts with Robbie and Emily in the present day at about 80 years of age. A huge secret that's been kept for years is hinted at, and we come to realise that that's what the book is ultimately all about.
.
The story unfolds in reverse. We learn Robbie and Emily's story, all the way back to 1962, where the secret is revealed. And I didn't see it coming. Not one bit. I was genuinely in shock. There's so much more I want to say about why I'm so conflicted on the star rating, but I can't do that without giving away even the slightest clue!
I've read the book in a day, but that's simply because I'm participating in a readathon. And it's less than 300 pages. I get the feeling that I wouldn't have found myself rushing back to pick this book up if none of that had been the case, which is a shame.
I guess the best way to describe how I feel about this book is indifferent. I was kind of waiting for the big climax. But nothing. There is a sort of climax but I didn't feel like I particularly connected to any of the characters enough to care.
I did find Lois' and Simon's relationship amusing and parts written from Simon's POV did make me chuckle a little.
However, for the most part I guess I just didn't really connect with this book.
I guess the best way to describe how I feel about this book is indifferent. I was kind of waiting for the big climax. But nothing. There is a sort of climax but I didn't feel like I particularly connected to any of the characters enough to care.
I did find Lois' and Simon's relationship amusing and parts written from Simon's POV did make me chuckle a little.
However, for the most part I guess I just didn't really connect with this book.
