tiffanysbookshelf96's review against another edition
5.0
Absolutely shocking! I wanted to pull my hair out as i read this story in disbelief. It was written beautifully and i loved that it painted the picture of that time as to give you more of an understanding. Im glad they found peace in the end.
bookchew's review against another edition
3.0
Though unduly repetitive, this is a well written account that does exactly what it sets out to do: to show how the Adam Walsh story changed the way America deals with kidnappings, both legally and sociologically. The majority of the book focuses on how the case was maddeningly mishandled for decades, but provides a positive message throughout: that in the face of evil, indifference, and incompetence, goodness, tenacity, and integrity are often just as present and just as powerful.
amaceachern's review against another edition
3.0
tells the sad tale of a lost child but also adds a political look at the lack of the police investigation for the case
tonton2612's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.75
alisarae's review against another edition
This book tells the story of the Adam Walsh (whose father hosts America's Most Wanted) murder investigation in a way that is easy to follow and keep track of all the details. The active investigation spanned nearly 3 decades, and many different people were involved during that time.
I do think that Ottis Toole was responsible for Walsh's murder, but I don't think that the "smoking gun" that led to his posthumous conviction is a damning piece of evidence. I think the Walsh family wanted to be done with the case and saw what they wanted in the photo. I don't fault anyone for this; I would have wanted closure too.
That said, there are some very interesting alternate theories online, and I want to read more about them.
I do think that Ottis Toole was responsible for Walsh's murder, but I don't think that the "smoking gun" that led to his posthumous conviction is a damning piece of evidence. I think the Walsh family wanted to be done with the case and saw what they wanted in the photo. I don't fault anyone for this; I would have wanted closure too.
That said, there are some very interesting alternate theories online, and I want to read more about them.
bxermom's review against another edition
5.0
Words escape me. For this to have went on for so long without the families seeing justice served is beyond me. Because of the stupidity and arrogance of one freaking detective. You may call it inexperience but I call it a travesty.
whilereading's review against another edition
3.0
True to life story of a boy abducted in broad daylight. Some disturbing content but as the book what to convey is be vigilant in your surroundings and always keep an eye on your children. Tragic but there’s always lesson to learn.