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A review by moonbites
Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders by Vincent Bugliosi
3.0
3.5 ⭐️ Good.
Very informative and interesting. I wouldn't call it engaging though, as it is just a list of facts. It details the Manson Murders case from start to finish. If you find the information and subject matter engaging fine, but the writing itself is not. The writing could have used a little more finesse but I still liked it. I am creepy enough to enjoy reading (in my case listening) to facts about a gruesome murder and a freaky cult.
The last maybe 20% is where most of the meat in the story takes place, where you get a look at Charles Manson during the trial. You do however get tidbits about his life as a kid and the life of some of his victims (mostly Sharon Tate) throughout the book. Would totally recommend for fans of true crime and for those who like creepy stuff. The fact is that all of this is true, which really adds to the goosebumps you will get while reading this.
It was a complete coincidence that I happen to read this so close to the anniversary of the Tate murders though, that was just a weird happenstance. August 10th 1969, for anyone interested now is the time to read it, it's super morbid but also relevant? Also, a loosely connected movie by Quentin Tarantino is now out.
Very informative and interesting. I wouldn't call it engaging though, as it is just a list of facts. It details the Manson Murders case from start to finish. If you find the information and subject matter engaging fine, but the writing itself is not. The writing could have used a little more finesse but I still liked it. I am creepy enough to enjoy reading (in my case listening) to facts about a gruesome murder and a freaky cult.
The last maybe 20% is where most of the meat in the story takes place, where you get a look at Charles Manson during the trial. You do however get tidbits about his life as a kid and the life of some of his victims (mostly Sharon Tate) throughout the book. Would totally recommend for fans of true crime and for those who like creepy stuff. The fact is that all of this is true, which really adds to the goosebumps you will get while reading this.
It was a complete coincidence that I happen to read this so close to the anniversary of the Tate murders though, that was just a weird happenstance. August 10th 1969, for anyone interested now is the time to read it, it's super morbid but also relevant? Also, a loosely connected movie by Quentin Tarantino is now out.