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Unique true crime memoir

Revisado: 04-08-23

An impressive true crime memoir from a novelist turned private eye investigating the rape cases from the university of Colorado back in the aughts.

This can at times read like a first person novel, really a tremendous piece of true crime work, one that should be hailed as a kind of a classic.

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Succession IRL

Revisado: 03-12-23

This was an eye popping book, far more insightful and illuminating into male corporate culture than the Weinstein books in that you see how an entire corporate monster can swing into action to defend a piece of trash like Moonves, and how it can continue to lionize sex creep Sumner Redstone.

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Deeply moving and inspiring

Revisado: 02-22-23

A wonderful memoir, not only a great book about writing but about loss and our mortality.

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Uplifting and heartbreaking

Revisado: 01-12-23

This book really brought me back. It’s such a nice memoir about college, the 90s, and friendship. There is a sad twist that doesn’t overwhelm the memoir, it instead enriches it.

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Excellent humorous dark satire

Revisado: 01-02-23

This one flew by. A funny, dark, satirical look at abuse and violence. And wrestling.

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A confusing narrative of Savannah

Revisado: 11-08-22

Green is a gifted writer whose other books have been tight, focused, and in some cases unforgettable. Here he tries to write a big sprawling novel about Savannah and misses badly. The narrative is confusing and tension is constantly interrupted by bewildering chapters where people talk about flowers and campari.

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perfect for fans of Under the Banner of Heaven

Revisado: 07-06-22

Great book about a recent event that was covered entirely without nuance at the time. What happened when a Mormon family was slaughtered in Mexico is still not known but there is a lot more to the story than we will ever know.

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A must read for any Angelino

Revisado: 06-25-22

I always knew the outline of the story of how Dodger Stadium was built, but this book goes very deep and paints a beautiful picture of the community lost and the culture of the stadium that took its place. This is a very nuanced story, full of good people on all sides.

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Excellent small town crime novel

Revisado: 06-08-22

Excellent all around. A character-driven story reminiscent of William Kent Krueger or even some Stephen King.

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Fresh take on vampires

Revisado: 06-04-22

Lange is a great crime novelist, usually setting his novels in the deserts of Southern California. Here he turns his eyes towards the supernatural and comes up with a novel that is a real treat. Vampires aren't suave and sophisticated here, they are dirty bikers, and bar denizens.

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