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“I read true crime and I (mostly) liked it. I even learned a thing or two; for instance, this crime is the basis for Alfred Hitchcock's film "Rope," as well as the play by the same name. Huh. Never would have known.”
Jenny B wrote this review yesterday. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Although True Crime is one of my favorite genres, too many of the books are badly written. For the Thrill of It is a welcome exception. I would have rated this higher, except that I found the courtroom section excruciatingly boring.
Judith A wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
It's interesting on how Leopold & Loeb were spared the death penalty primarily due to their ages, when today, in a supposedly more enlightened time, similar criminals receive the death sentence routinely across the country.”“About the a murder in chicago”
Kevin D wrote this review Wednesday, October 21 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This is a 1920's kidnapping and murder of a 14 year boy. The murderers are 18 & 19. They planned this because they wanted the thrill of carring out the "perfect murder". I liked how the author told the story from the history of the boys, the crime, the court & sentencing, and after their life in confinement. I did skim over the history of the attorneys and some of the details of Psychiatrists.
Joleen D wrote this review Tuesday, October 13 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
I would recommend this to any True Crime book lover.”“great read ... well written, very interesting. I really didn't know this story. It was intriguing and read like fiction crime novel. highly recommend, esp for those that don't like nonfiction.”
Colleen D wrote this review Saturday, September 19 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“If you love true crime, and are in to the psychology of why people do certain things, then you should read this. It was most interesting for me to read about the defense's strategy to not go for the insanity plea, but instead try to convince the jury that they boys were mentally ill or defective. Fascinating.”
Angie L wrote this review Thursday, July 16 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I nearly gave it five stars...I still might. Other than the lengthy psychiatric testimony, which even the author pointed out as long, this was an engaging telling of a story I had long heard of but knew nothing about. Seabiscuit (italics) is one of the strongest nonfiction stories I've ever read, and this one compares.”
D. Sylvester wrote this review Wednesday, July 15 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“I feel I can't rate this book in all fairness but if I must 1 Star
SouthWestZippy wrote this review Monday, May 4 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
I read 60 pages and just can't go on. I am a True Crime fan and enjoy history so you would think I would like this book. I found myself asking me why I was wasting my time reading about a subject I know very little about and could care less to know more about.
It is about a brutal murder that took place in 1924, Chicago. Two teenage boys killed a child but because they could. That is another reason I can't get into it. I just can't handle a child murder right now.”
“(20 stars) I don't think I will read anything better this year! This will be hard to beat! This book that takes place in 1924 is just riveting. It tells the story of the killing of Bobby Franks by Nathan Leopold and Richard Leob. What makes the book so good is that you feel like you are right there while all this is going on! The writing is that good. This book grabbed me from the first page and held me to the last. The first part of the book is especially good, focusing on the planning that went into the so-called perfect crime and then picks up again in the courtroom. You will keep turning pages with this one. It is hard to put down! It would make a very good movie. Well done, Mr. Baatz. Do yourself a favor and read this book. ”
Gerard Z wrote this review Tuesday, February 24 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I read a lot of true crime and this is an exceptional book in the genre. Baatz does a phenomenal job of telling the story of the "thrill murder" of Bobby Franks by college students Leopold and Loeb, including an usually compelling analysis of the prosecuting and defense lawyers and their respective agendas. The explanation of the role that then-cutting edge psychiatry and neurology played in the trial is also well-handled. Definitely highly recommended.”
Jacqueline H wrote this review Tuesday, October 28 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
