Stacy

Not a Horror Story

Revisado: 11-18-18

Excellent story overall, but not a Horror story. covers the span of over 60 years within a southern family and well worth the time to listen.

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It was a cop

Revisado: 05-20-15

If you listen closely to the details, you will see that it was a cop. Whether all of the murders the zodiac took credit for are even related is questionable.

Most murderers don't choose to change their weapons or the way in which they kill. The only time you see a variation in weapons/methods is generally with contracted murders. Some of the murders appear to be crimes of passion, others appears to be done in a manner that would suggest a vendetta, and others appear to be completely random.

Psychopathic murderers have one particular type of victim that they pursue, the zodiac did not. So far, I've read through the first 5 murders, and none of them appear to contain a sexual aspect of any kind.

The "zodiac" definitely had a military background, and was probably a contracted killer. The police had close ties with witnesses and at least one victim, and at one point at least, the police told two witnesses what they saw rather than simply taking their statements.

Personally, I don't think all the murders were related. Someone created the "zodiac" personna, and that gave other people who wanted to commit murder the opportunity to make it look like it was the crazed zodiac killer. But if they were related, the style in which the victims were killed, the marksmanship with the gun that was used, the use of many different used cars (which police have access to via their impound lot), the manner in which some of the investigations were done, and the nonsensical zodiac code (which appears to be a distraction for the police more than anything else), leads me to believe the culprit was a member of the Vallejo police department.

Whether the officer actually committed all the murders himself is uncertain, but he certainly wanted to take credit for them, and most likely DID know WHO committed the murders. Too bad forensics and profiling were so undeveloped in the late 1960s and 70s, At this point in the book (about halfway), it is frustrating to listen to the details because it seems so very obvious to me. I don't claim to have "cracked the case", but they were definitely looking in the wrong directions.

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Heartwarming

Revisado: 02-20-15

It's sad, heartwarming, good but not great. Some parts I suffered through to reach the end and the final outcome. I would recommend it, but may not read it again myself.

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No Words

Revisado: 02-02-15

Phenomenal story and performance! I loved it all through, couldn't put it down!

However, what happened to Emilene and Betsy? Does she really never see or hear from her family again? This novel was too good to stop at 1. You have to continue the story into the Civil War and post Civil War! I expect a follow up novel! Hell, do a whole series.

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Just like the movie

Revisado: 11-06-14

I loved this book and I loved the movie too. The book is almost as good as The Help or The Kitchen House. I look forward to finding more novels like this.

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There are no hillbilly cannibals in West Virginia

Revisado: 10-08-14

This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?

Hopefully no one will enjoy this book.

What was most disappointing about Jack Kilborn’s story?

It was most disappointing because it was obviously written by someone who has never been to West Virginia and knows nothing about us.

What does Christopher Lane bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

The narrator was great. Although he narrated in an Allegheny accent, he used excellent emphasis in all the right places.

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

This book annoyed and disappointed me.

Any additional comments?

I hope that books/stories like this do not shape the country's views of West Virginia and its citizens.

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Great Story

Revisado: 08-08-14

What made the experience of listening to Dollbaby the most enjoyable?

Loved it.

What other book might you compare Dollbaby to and why?

It really puts you in the Old South.

What does January Lavoy bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

I always enjoy January Lavoy's narration.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

It's relatable for anyone who has trouble with her mother.

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Cool fantasy novel

Revisado: 02-05-14

Would you consider the audio edition of Some Kind of Fairy Tale to be better than the print version?

The novel keeps you guessing until the end. The narrator does a good job conveying the accents of the characters as well.

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Great story

Revisado: 02-05-14

Where does Mercury Falls rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Awesome story, almost believable. If you enjoy stories on the supernatural or spiritual books you will enjoy this one. I hope he writes more.

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Excellent novel

Revisado: 02-05-14

What made the experience of listening to Doctor Sleep the most enjoyable?

This was one of King's better works. I have read several of his titles and this one is better than most, which is saying something. He didn't overload this one with disgusting or vile scenes and it's an edge-of-your-seat plot that keeps you wondering.

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