Reviews

Zero at the Bone: The Playboy, the Prostitute, and the Murder of Bobby Greenlease by John Heidenry

rainbowowlets's review against another edition

dark informative sad medium-paced

2.0

My great uncle was mentioned in this book twice. 
I don't recommend this book unless you're super into true crime from missouri in the 1950s.

kdtoverbooked's review against another edition

1.0

I usually reserve 1 star reviews for books that I can't finish. And while I did complete this book, it was only for a reading challenge. The writing was redundant and disjointed. The best thing about this book was the title. I wouldn't waste your time.

walstib's review against another edition

4.0

Good story with lot of potential but not very well written.

ericr's review

3.0

Good account of a pivotal event in Kansas City's history. Unfortunately the St. Louisan who authored it focused too much on his city's connection to the case and not enough on its impact in Kansas City. The incorrect use of place names and other local lingo was also somewhat annoying.

Like most things in Missouri, this book could have less STL and more KC.

autumnadrift's review

5.0

This fantastic work now ranks as one of my all-time favorite books, and it will have a place of honor in my personal collection. It isn't easy to recount the notorious murder of a small child without becoming sensationalist in order to convey the gravity of the crime. The author has managed to pen a tastefully presented narrative that explores the character of a full spectrum of players.

This book is on the level of "In Cold Blood," and that's a very high standard, indeed.