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Summary: The Best Book I've Ever Read...
Review: Helter Skelter is the best book I've ever read. Written by the prosecuter himself, this book gives a very in-depth summary of the entire Manson "Family" story. **Also includes lots of legal info., especially CA state law, for those intrested.
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Summary: "Helter Skelter" The greatest book ever written
Review: I loved this book. I could not put this book down. I'm only 16 years old, but I still understood everything. It made me wonder how it was back in the '60's, in Manson's family.
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Summary: Good, informative, enjoyable.
Review: Loved it all. Read it in a couple of hours I was that drawn in.
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Summary: Outstanding Tale of the Manson Murders
Review: This book is THE best ever written about the horrific deaths caused Charles Manson and his "familiy". After reading it, one understands how a criminal investigation works and how a prosecutor puts together a successful case. Even in the jaded '90's, "Helter Skelter" still ranks as frightening piece of true crime literature.
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Summary: the most intriguing accout of the manson murders ever
Review: bugliosi recreates the events of the manson murders and the trial in expicit detail and reiterates them nemerous times, although never becoming redundant or boring. helter skelter warrants the title of the best-selling crime book ever. bugliosi creates an incessantly fascinating timeline of the events occuring in the life of possibly the most dangerous man of our time--manson. you must read this book!!!!!
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Summary: It "scared the hell out of me" all four readings!
Review: I've read Helter Skelter four times now and every time " Hell has been scared out of me ".It's a must read for anyone who loves true crime.
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Summary: A scary, captivating tale
Review: This book is certainly not a Pulitzer prize winner, but it is definitely a must read for any true-crime fans. I found myself unable to put the book down for hours. Bugliosi carefully unwinds the horrific details that surround these infamous murders. This book is much more than a gruesome exploitive account. I found myself understanding the late sixties as the tumultuous period that could host this episode in history.
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Summary: Excellent Book!
Review: I first read this book a number of years ago and have re-read it several times since. It is a superb account of the Manson Family and their crimes, written by Vincent Bugliosi in the brief period before all his books became "I love me" tales of his legal brilliance. There is no doubt that Mr. Bugliosi is indeed a superb legal mind as well as a brilliant author, and this book was written before he let the knowledge of this deter from his talent.
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Summary: It's comforting to know we have someone like Bugliosi.
Review: I have read this book several times(Helter Skelter.) I know that may sound silly, but the truth was I knew there were little things I was missing. Each time I read it, I discovered something new. It was like reading a whole new story each time. Mr. Bugliosi is one hell of a storyteller, and I feel I can rest better knowing there is someone like him who cares enough to free us from the sick, perverted, and twisted criminal while putting his own life in jeapordy. Of course, I wasn't at the trial; I wasn't even 5 years old when it ended. But the more I heard about the "Manson Family", the more I struggled to get my parents to let me read about it. Once I was old enough, my mother bought me the book. I have never experienced anything like it since! I felt as if I was in the courtroom with Mr. B. during the trial. I could actually picture where I would be sitting. I only wish I could have been the judge the day of sentencing. I would have ordered the ex! ! ecution for the very same day. Mr. Bugliosi brought so many things to light about the trial so when a discussion starts about Manson, I feel as if I'm the expert. I felt as if I was sitting right in front of him(Mr. B.) and he was just telling me the story as it happened. I'd like to find other books written by Mr. B., and hear of other cases he has prosecuted. I'll tell you this much: Mr. Bugliosi would make one hell of a defense attorney! Way to be MR. B.!!! Sincerely, and millions of thanks for your dedication and drive, Jeanine
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Summary: Absolutely frightening....
Review: Any California parole board member who is even THINKING about letting Charles Manson out of prison should be forced to read this book. The book should have been subtitled "Diary of A Madman," for that is exactly what Manson is - nothing more, nothing less. Vincent Bugliosi, I salute you for getting - and keeping - this monster and his insane followers off of our streets, and then having the guts to write about just how deeply and perversely the human psyche can sink.
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