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- Publisher: Pan Books; First Reprinted edition (1976)
- ASIN: B002KDQGD0
- Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
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7 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I was a teenager at the time of the Moors Murders, so can remember the press coverage generated. This book, although now overtaken by events and more recently revealed information, does convey a sense of time and place very well. Emlyn Williams states that part of the work is 'surmise' which is inevitable as the book was written so soon after the events, but it does carry you along and works at putting you into the minds of the murderers. A recomended read.
16 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
For me Emlyn Williams captures the dreadful scenes and circumstance all too clearly. As someone who was growing up at the time in that area, it brings home, the culture, the environment and the sadly naive world in which we lived then. His use of the narrative to bring home the events works extremely well, yes attempted use of a Northern accent doesn't always work, but in this case, he just about carries it. The descriptions, in some cases are brutal, but the portrayal of the dogged detective work that paid off in the end, stunning. ...
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nothing to say regarding the delay of dispatch and quality of Item protective, just peefect .however it was noted on the site that amazon item quality was very good condition. I think it was in good condition but no more §§ . therefore 4 stars instead of 5.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Very Disappointing
The authors very unusual writing style makes this book totally unreadable. The accents and dialect make understanding this book a difficult task for the reader. Read more
Published 6 months ago by karen
Couldnt put it down!
I thought this was an excellent read, ok it's somewhat fictionalized account of Brady and Hindley's relationship but then how are we ever to know how they were together? Read more
Published 10 months ago by Mistermark21
Rapid response
Recieved item within 24 hours of ordering...very pleased with product.Book was in very good condition...would willingly order from seller again
Published 19 months ago by Tony B
A stunning work...
One of the most thought-provoking books I have ever read. Williams accurately depicts the background against which these crimes were committed and he conveys such a sense of... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Mr. Roger Rettig
Impossible!
As a prolific reader of crime books, I bought this based on the reviews with an interest in the case. Read more
Published on 2 April 2010 by Emma J. Bailey
very good
People have criticised this book for the author's style of writing, but i find that exactly the opposite it true. Read more
Published on 24 Nov 2009 by JONESY
A Vexing Read
While there can be doubt that Emlyn Williams did a great job in writing and researching this book I feel it is overall a book of its time. Read more
Published on 14 July 2009 by Roy O'Rorurke
POOR QUALITY????
HI,
BASICALLY THE BOOK IS GREAT, ONLY ONE PROBLEM.
THE BOOK HAS DARK PAGES AS ITS AN OLD STYLE BOOK. Read more
BASICALLY THE BOOK IS GREAT, ONLY ONE PROBLEM.
THE BOOK HAS DARK PAGES AS ITS AN OLD STYLE BOOK. Read more
Published on 10 Oct 2008 by Charlotte Matthews
EXTREMELY DISTURBING.
I was so disturbed by this book i wasn`t able to finish it. I don`t think anybody needs to know about the murders in such graphic detail. Very upsetting. Read more
Published on 15 April 2008 by Leeds lass
A favorite book
I first read this book about 30 years ago and have re-read it a couple of times. I really liked the style of the narrative, including the use of dialect. Read more
Published on 3 Jan 2008 by M. Cuervo
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