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The Curse: A Shocking True Story of Superstition, Human Sacrifice and Cannibalism by Ryan Green
xanthophobiac's review against another edition
4.0
This was a short and straightforward look into the life, death, and motives of Leonarda Cianciulli. It is written plainly, but given the truth behind the details of the story, it is a chilling story nonetheless. If you are looking for something quick that will remind you of how people can do things we believe beyond possible out of desperation and delusion, then look no further.
rosemarie_cawkwell's review against another edition
4.0
Audiobook received from author in return for an honest review
As with all the Ryan Green true crime books I have read or listened to, this book isn't long, about 3.5 hours listening time, but it is detailed, with a biography of the criminal, her background and reasoning for her actions. While clearly disturbed, Leonarda is a sympathetic character whose warped view of the world is explored and put into context.
The narrator is very good.
As with all the Ryan Green true crime books I have read or listened to, this book isn't long, about 3.5 hours listening time, but it is detailed, with a biography of the criminal, her background and reasoning for her actions. While clearly disturbed, Leonarda is a sympathetic character whose warped view of the world is explored and put into context.
The narrator is very good.
danielle720's review against another edition
4.0
I love Ryan's books. He has the knack of taking a true crime story and weaving it into an actual story not just a report of what crime was done. He does it in a way that let's you get behind the eye of the killer. This one is no different. He explains the history of this person to the point that you can somewhat understand their thinking and why they did what they did. This particular story is so over the top that you would think it's made up.
And I love Steve White's narration for these stories. Always spot on, and voice inflections that make what should be uncomfortable to hear sort of cozy. I know, that sounds weird, but it's true. He helps make it more palatable.
I received a free audiobook copy in exchange for an honest review.
And I love Steve White's narration for these stories. Always spot on, and voice inflections that make what should be uncomfortable to hear sort of cozy. I know, that sounds weird, but it's true. He helps make it more palatable.
I received a free audiobook copy in exchange for an honest review.
mcblire's review against another edition
4.0
This was a wild ride and a wonderful read.
As soon as it got to the part where Leonarda murdered the three women, I finally started to understand the lengths of her mental insanity and narcissism. She murdered three women who just wanted to find happiness and trusted her with their very lives.
It is scary to learn that the people you should be the most wary of are those closest to you. Virginia, the last woman to be murdered, was like her best friend and trusted her with her life. Yet, Leonarda still proceeded with killing her for a protection ritual that most likely didn't even work.
As soon as it got to the part where Leonarda murdered the three women, I finally started to understand the lengths of her mental insanity and narcissism. She murdered three women who just wanted to find happiness and trusted her with their very lives.
It is scary to learn that the people you should be the most wary of are those closest to you. Virginia, the last woman to be murdered, was like her best friend and trusted her with her life. Yet, Leonarda still proceeded with killing her for a protection ritual that most likely didn't even work.