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"As dramatic and chilling as a bedroom window shattering at midnight." -- "The New York Times"
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The international classic of true crime... More than 2 million copies sold in the English language alone.
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Ann Rule is arguably the most talented and dedicated true crime authors ever. Her indepth research is second to none, and this book is possibly her best. She was actually one of Ted Bundy's closest friends years ago, when later the whole truth about the charming man she used to seek friendship in, came to light. This is the harrowing story of the serial killer Ted Bundy and the life he lived. Not often do you come across a true crime book with so much indepth knowledge and background information. Ann really does paint the picture of how Ted grew up, and how his life took such a dramatic twist towards such depraved actions. Throughout the book, Ann makes intellegant references and psychological analysis about his actions, creating an incredibly informative piece of work. It is written in an easy to follow and enjoyable way, avoiding tedious legal proceedings and irrelevant wild goose chases, that other true crime writers feel they have to document.
Being in the situation she was, Ann has been able to write about the chacter Ted was from a first hand point of view. I guarantee that you will find this book riverting and difficult to put down, especially if you have an interest in the life of serial killers. Some of the descriptions of Ted's crimes are quite graphic and so I should warn anyone who is a little sensitive that this book may be a little disturbing.
A highly recommended book to anyone with even the slightest interest in this subject matter. A book for Ann to be truly proud of.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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This is the second book of Ann Rule's that I bought - the first - "You Belong to Me", I bought by accident and was enthralled by the writing and the detail of the story. Having read the list of other books she had written I came upon "The Stranger Beside Me" and ordered it straight away. I think it's probably morbid fascination on my part with these types of books in general and the fact that it was about Ted Bundy attracted me immediately but also because the author was directly linked to the killer. The irony is bitter-sweet in that she does not find out that her friend is the man she is actually writing about until a long way into the invesitgation. I also think the fact that she works closely with the police from her vantage point gives another dimension to the book.
The book does not linger unecessarily on the gory details of the actual murders but draws you in to the person and many characters of Ted as seen from a perspective which is unique to the author. At times the writing is melancholy as Ann tried to reconcile her feelings for her friend but also her morality and empathy with the victim's families, being a mother herself.
The book is littered with short anecdotes throughout the legal wranglings that ensue which only serve to endear the many people involved in this difficult case, at times, Ted included.
Get this book, I have become a very big fan and am attempting to read her entire repertoire!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
It must have been hard for Ann Rule to write this book as the Ted Bundy she knew was nothing like the cold blooded killer that he really was. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and couldn't put it down! She is a fantastic author and I have read several of her other true crime books, too. Keep up the good work.
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Nothing new
I thought this book was well written and Ann Rule undoubtedly a good author, I felt this book provided nothing new on Bundy, I was expecting a little more on who he really was and... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Vikki
Not well written, and the description contains several mistruths
This is one of several of Rule's books that I read some years ago, basically one after another for reasons which are no longer important or remembered. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Claptonian
Enthralling
Ann Rule was ready to write a book on a Seattle serial killer. Working alongside the police and investigators surrounding the crimes of the 1970s, Rule was of the belief that they... Read more
Published 1 month ago by BookWorm64
One of the best "true crime" books in my collection
As the plot of a fiction novel, few would believe the tale of a middle aged woman befriending a younger man as they took telephone calls at a Crisis Centre and then being asked to... Read more
Published 4 months ago by IWFIcon
Bundy with pathos
Ann Rule's friendship with Ted Bundy brought an additional dimension to this book about Ted Bundy. Rather than being just another catalogue of his life and crimes, the human sides... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Amsterdamned
Irritating!
The problem with this book is Ann Rule focuses far too much on her rather tenuous friendship with Bundy. Read more
Published 13 months ago by H. Garner
Elegant!
Superbly researched and detailed. The enigma of Ted Bundy deepened for me after watching his final interview before his execution-go to Youtube. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Gypsyboy
Captivating read
What a book!!! I loved it. Had ordered it having seen reference to it in one of Hare's books on psychopathy. Very glad I did. Read more
Published 15 months ago by snugbug
Stranger Beside Me 20th Anniversary
this was really bad it was not large print as it said it was and it was smaller then normal print, and it took over 3 weeks to arrive.
Published 22 months ago by carly
Best true crime book I have ever read.
Over the years I have read hundreds of true crime books; this is honestly the best of them. I enjoy details of offenders background and history, forensic detail, trial details etc. Read more
Published on 3 May 2010 by Jacqui
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