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The Complete Jack the Ripper
- De: Donald Rumbelow
- Narrado por: James Cameron Stewart
- Duración: 14 h y 25 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 143
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 123
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 122
Laying out all the evidence in the most comprehensive summary ever written about the Ripper, this book, by a London police officer and crime authority, has subjected every theory - including those that have emerged in recent years-to the same deep scrutiny. The author also examines the mythology surrounding the case and provides some fascinating insights into the portrayal of the Ripper on stage and screen and on the printed page. More seriously, he also examines the horrifying parallel crimes of the Düsseldorf Ripper and the Yorkshire Ripper.
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3 out of 5 stars
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catch the facts if you can
- De Alexandra en 11-17-19
- The Complete Jack the Ripper
- De: Donald Rumbelow
- Narrado por: James Cameron Stewart
A Bit Difficult to Follow
Revisado: 10-21-24
I think this one is probably better read than listened to. It’s a bit difficult to follow in audio format. At times it’s hard to distinguish between the author’s voice and that of someone being quoted, a contemporary account, etc. I would imagine quoted passages are probably indented or italicized in the text, but that doesn’t come across in the audio. Maybe it’s just a shortcoming of the medium. For me, it makes for a confusing listen at times.
In terms of the content, everything that’s directly related to the murders is interesting and well done. I had less interest in the detailed backgrounds of certain suspects, especially suspects that seem unlikely or even outrageous. There are also sections dedicated to similar murders, like the “(insert city here) Ripper.” I had little or no interest in these sections. Also, the conclusion is quite brief.
Overall, if you’re interested in this subject, there is something for you here. Parts of it are certainly worth a listen/read. But if you aren’t interested it similar but unrelated cases, there’s quite a bit to skip as well.
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