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A review by wanderagro893
Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders by Vincent Bugliosi
challenging
dark
informative
reflective
slow-paced
4.5
I usually find True Crime books, movies, and television shows to be a bit on the repetative side, but i found this bone very enjoyable. The fact that the Manson Murders are legend in the world of criminal history is a bonus, but the real sell for this one is the fact that the man who wrote it was the actual prosecutor of the case. I've read other books written by him and found them just as enjoyable. I recommend it any fan of true crime, and anyone looking to learn virtually everything there is to know about the Manson Murders.
On the negative side, there is the length. I listened to this in audiobook form and it runs a little more than 26 hours. It's by no means backbreaking, especially if you're interested in the subject, but still on the long side. Of course there is the brutal nature of the subject matter to take into acount. There was nothing glamorous about these murders, as anyone reading this book will learn. Then again, if you're contemplating reading this book, you are probably ready for the real-world violence in brings with it.
All in all it was interesting to learn what i did about Charles MAnson and his "family" from a source that knows more about them than anyone. If you find the author entertaining i would also suggest looking into his book about the JFK Assassination (unless you want to stick to the belief that the whole thing was a shady government plot, or whatever).
On the negative side, there is the length. I listened to this in audiobook form and it runs a little more than 26 hours. It's by no means backbreaking, especially if you're interested in the subject, but still on the long side. Of course there is the brutal nature of the subject matter to take into acount. There was nothing glamorous about these murders, as anyone reading this book will learn. Then again, if you're contemplating reading this book, you are probably ready for the real-world violence in brings with it.
All in all it was interesting to learn what i did about Charles MAnson and his "family" from a source that knows more about them than anyone. If you find the author entertaining i would also suggest looking into his book about the JFK Assassination (unless you want to stick to the belief that the whole thing was a shady government plot, or whatever).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture, Violence, and Murder