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A review by amy_alwaysreading
The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels by Janice Hallett
5.0
Many thanks to my friends at @bookclubfavorites and @simon.audio for the #gifted free copies of this book.
Clever. Unique. Unputdownable.
The case of the Alperton Angels. Mysterious indeed. With more questions than answers, intrigue over the cult and its related deaths never died down. And now, with the baby at the center of the case turning 18, true crime author, Amanda Bailey, is looking to uncover new details.
Masterfully told in epistolary format, Hallett brilliantly utilized a broad range of mixed media- email, WhatsApp texts, interview transcripts, news clippings, screenplay. This delivery made for a compulsive read that I easily found myself lost within, not wanting to put down.
Deftly plotted with no redundancy. Everything mattered. All details had purpose. The storyline was smartly woven and intricately crafted. This book kept me on my toes. Constantly thinking. Constantly adjusting my theories. And in the end, Hallett truly astounded.
There was a surprising depth to the characters given the format. Amanda proved to be quite the investigator, but it was Ellie, her transcriber, whose personality really shined and was my favorite.
This is my favorite kind of read… one that surprises and satisfies. I loved everything about it and can’t recommend it highly enough.
This one begged to be read amongst friends! What a rich discussion this book created. All the way through, we compared notes, and that ending had us in awe! @book_wine_and_thinker @chicagoboooklover @laurasnextchapter and @rachellelovesbooks
🎧 Narrated by a full cast, the audiobook is EXCEPTIONAL. Truly extraordinary. The best of the best. It was an altogether immersive experience that brought the characters fully to life. BUT. Given the depth of details and quick moving storyline, I found the need to partner the audio with my print copy. I highly recommend doing the same for an all-around remarkable read.