All of the background information made for an interesting read, and the author simply presents the facts without going too much into the mind of Castro- while that would have been interesting too, at the printing of this book I believe it would have been harder to make a complete analysis. Of course this is a case that made headlines, and even in Australia we knew the basic facts, but there were many things that happened during the escape and after that I did not know. All of the background information made for an interesting read, and the author simply presents the facts without going too much into the mind of Castro- while that would have been interes A look at the Cleveland Abductions from an author who has obviously studied this case and other similar cases pretty extensively. I can't say I enjoyed this book but it certainly was an eyeopening read.moreĪ look at the Cleveland Abductions from an author who has obviously studied this case and other similar cases pretty extensively. Just like when I read Michelle Knight's book about her abuse at the hands of this monster, I struggled to comprehend that one human being could do these things to not one but three women and continue doing it for a decade, without any detection. We get an insight into the mind and personality of the monster who perpetrated these terrible crimes and tortured and abused these women for years as well as the women themselves. Just like when I read Michelle Knight's book about her abuse at the hands of this monster, I struggled to comprehend that one human being could do these things This was another book about the Cleveland Kidnappings written by journalist Allan Hall, detailing the horrible atrocities that the three victims had to endure. This was another book about the Cleveland Kidnappings written by journalist Allan Hall, detailing the horrible atrocities that the three victims had to endure. A lot of high-school level pop psychology and it all boils down to two reactions: one - that the people who knew Castro thought he was weird and creepy before they found out what he did or two - that they thought he was a nice guy and were fooled by him. Hall had written two books prior about other pedophiles who kept sex slaves and uses every opportunity to crow-bar in needless comparisons with those offenders. The reader is expected to just take Hall's word for it. There are no references, notes or any indications as to the sources of the information. There is nothing here that is not already widely available on line or in the media, save for a few interviews "with the author of the book" (hmmm.you mean you?) with very minor players in the saga. Gratuitous, pointlessly sordid - actually, just pointless. Hall had written two books prior about other p This book is why "true crime" gets such a bad rap.
This book is why "true crime" gets such a bad rap.
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