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Detailed Historical Account and More things you've never known about Leopold and Loeb.

Revisado: 10-26-24

I loved this book. The authors have done their research and poured through the local history and archives, and I learned so much more reading it. I've lived in the Kenwood area for 20 years as an adult and have always been enthralled by the big yellow mansion on the corner of 50th and Ellis. Once I learned of Leopold and Loeb, I became hooked. After watching many documentaries and reading a few books on the murder, Nothing But the Night transported me into that time. I appreciate the accurate details without leaving out the atrocity of the crime, what led up to it, and after. This book will not disappoint you if you’re interested in true crime history and social context. The narration was a bit too “bright” and artificial to me. A more regular, conversational tone would have sufficed instead of the “broadcasting” style.

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Detailed and Wonderful Victimology

Revisado: 07-12-24

I completed this book in a couple of sittings. The details regarding Zana, Ethan, Maddie, and Kylie were priceless. I feel that I got to know and connect with them since I have a young daughter who will be entering college. I really appreciated the details of the suspect as well and could visually imagine the layout of the scene. I have watched many true crime shows that have dissected this case and this book is a must to get acquainted with the details of the crime, a possible motive, and an intimate deep dive into the lives of the victims and the impact this crime has had on the community.

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I can't get past the narrator's voice.

Revisado: 01-08-24

It's too harsh for listening pages on end. Sounds like I am listening to a commercial break but for the entire book.

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Revealing

Revisado: 01-02-24

Thank you for a raw and revealing look at addiction and and how that leads one to a path of victimization and ultimately empowerment.

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Applause! Brilliant Narration. Encore, encore!

Revisado: 07-09-23

My opinion: I don’t understand the low ratings regarding narration here. The narrators were very passionate. I think their illustrative emotions of passion and pain were a requisite for this story and conveyed the true tragedy inherent throughout the book. Well-done.

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Brilliant Billy J

Revisado: 09-20-22

I love how Billy Jensen pulls you into his thoughts, sights, and process. His method begins with telling a story about dad’s lessons that laid the foundation of his curiosities which led to a passionate career. I’m an avid listener of the Murder Squad, so I might be biased but I live for the details and insights that accompanies crime. I love the process but this book also offers a story of context and vision ( almost as if you’re watching him do the work to deconstruct and solve the crime. Can’t wait for the next journalistic contribution Billy Jensen will so graciously give. There’s so much to learn, hear, and feel in this work.

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Voracious Audible Readers, this is the rub…

Revisado: 11-14-21

What an amazing alignment of events to arrive at justice for the victims and survivors of these abhorrent crimes at the hands of the GSK. This investigation is covered brilliantly from start to finish in the book.The deep lessons of bravery, persistence, dedication, and even disappointments and fear; this book will inspire you to place yourself into this investigation and experience the triumphant exhilaration of “suspect is now in custody”!

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Better than the screen play!

Revisado: 11-10-21

This book was beautifully written. I literally teleported into the story. When an author can write so that it makes you feel as if you’re walking in the protagonist’s shoes, it’s a read worth experiencing. The Narrator. Brilliant.

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Brilliantly Written , Superior Narration

Revisado: 10-30-21

I loved this book from start to finish! I was pleasantly surprised with the narration and thoroughly entrenched in the story. If you’ve watched the Exorcist, this book is a MUST.

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Fascinating History of Turn of the century Exposition Chicago

Revisado: 09-06-21

I grew up in Englewood and pass 63rd and Wallace everyday to grab my dopio con panna expresso from Starbucks on 63rd and Halsted a couple of city blocks down the street. What stands there now is a mural that depicts Bronzeville’s late 19th Century Black business district culture, a US Post Office and an Aldi grocer right across the street. The idea that the murder hotel once stood in this space is marveling. The story is well researched, its writing and narration compelling. If you’re one who appreciates historical context and vivid detail, you will love this book. The story is more than HH Holmes himself and his crimes; the political, social, physical and mental context of Chicago at that time makes this story ever so rich and satisfying. What an amazing historical treat. ENJOY the journey through.

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