emily_galloway's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
fast-paced
3.5
This true story was creepy and stressful to read about. I feel a lot for the author and victims in this situation and I'm happy I read the book.
You can tell the author is not a skilled writer, but obviously she's just recounting what happened to her and getting the truth out. Overall a book worth reading, but it could have done with a ghost writer to enhance the experience and emotion felt by the reader overall.
You can tell the author is not a skilled writer, but obviously she's just recounting what happened to her and getting the truth out. Overall a book worth reading, but it could have done with a ghost writer to enhance the experience and emotion felt by the reader overall.
taylormerillat's review
1.0
Shouldn't have read the cover
I feel like the cover told the story and not much else was learned reading the book. Overall, just not my cup of tea!
I feel like the cover told the story and not much else was learned reading the book. Overall, just not my cup of tea!
debralewi's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Bullying, and Gaslighting
chelseacheyenne's review
4.0
This book is a fascinating look into just how a sociopath/psychopath (I'm not an expert, and not sure which category Will Jordan falls into) can completely upend a person's life. This true story hooked me from the beginning, thinking "how can this woman be falling for this?!" The author (and therefore the reader) have hindsight on their side and aren't wading through the emotional fog of falling in love which lets this story unfold with a certain amount of candor or objectivity. I would definitely recommend for those who like a peek into how smart people get sucked into the vortex of someone like Will Jordan.
bonniereads777's review against another edition
4.0
The Bigamist is the captivating and shocking true story of William Jordan, who had two wives, several girlfriends, and at least 13 children. He led many lives, defrauding his wives and girlfriends and bilking them out of hundreds of thousands of dollars.
The author, Mary Turner Thomson, was one of his wives. She explains the web of lies and deceit that Jordan spun, and its aftermath, better than anyone else could.
Readers of true crime stories should check this one out. It will leave you speechless and horrified at the selfish and cruel acts of this man who harmed so many women and children.
I received a free copy of this book from Netgalley. My review is voluntary.
The author, Mary Turner Thomson, was one of his wives. She explains the web of lies and deceit that Jordan spun, and its aftermath, better than anyone else could.
Readers of true crime stories should check this one out. It will leave you speechless and horrified at the selfish and cruel acts of this man who harmed so many women and children.
I received a free copy of this book from Netgalley. My review is voluntary.