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Great read. Having lived in Florence for a few years myself, the places described are accurate to a fault. The book is even more than anticipated. The authors nailed itto perfection. I was familiar with the story, but the details in the book are ever so enlightening. The book arrived within two days in perfect condition.
'The Monster of Florence' tells the true story of Doug Preston a writer who moves to Florence to write a novel. This book is a nice summer read. So many mistakes are made over the years.
He teams up with the newpaper reporter who has been involved in these events for years.This first half of this book is good in drawing the reader into the events surrounding the serial killings. Why. While in Flroence he hears the unsolved murders of the 'Monster'.
Not just with poorly handle evidence, but with false information, etc.The conclusions made in the second half of the book are very compelling and point towards a suspect the police are not investigating. We learn of the people involved in these murders and the tragically run investigations. I am not sure which is more disturbing.the serial murders or the Italian police force.
Are the writers correct. Enjoy.
Why. I read this following a recent trip to Florence thinking I would enjoy it far more than I did. Although some of the descriptions of Florence and the Italian justice system were well done, the crimes and the "who dunnit" aspect was not well done. I don't believe there is enough evidence or meaty material that will capture the readers attention. These crimes would make terrific material for a novel however.
I was concerned the book would have too much history about Italy that it would be boring. It does have history details but with purpose and reason. Very easy to read and the story is a page turner that you can not put down.
Half of the book is written from the authors' points of view, so I have to account for the fact that they are certainly biased to a certain point. At times, the methods used and theories proposed by the investigators read more like something out of another century of from a novel.
I really didn't read any reviews before beginning this book, and I started reading thinking that the book was about a serial killer. I have always been fascinated by the investigations of serial killers, from Jack the Ripper to the Zodiac, so this seemed right up my alley.
I literally could not put this book down. The authors relate more about all the people beyond the victims that the Monster of Florence touched, also revealing the corruption or at the very least the ridiculous methods and theories used by those who should have approached the case with an open mind.
The first third or more of the book is mostly focused on the initial investigation into the killings and theories about who the killer could be, but then the book starts to focus on those investigating the killer instead of focusing solely on finding the identity of the killer. While this might seem like it would weaken the book or make it confusing to read, it actually becomes that much more fascinating.
I had to keep reminding myself that most of these events occurred within the past ten years. However, if even half of what the authors are accounting is true, it is completely horrifying and puts into context the recent evens surrounding the incarceration of Amanda Knox.
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