Review:I am an author so probably somewhat more critical than the average reader. I found the subject to be interesting, but not the hilarious page turner it was purported to be. I read it in a couple of days, and found it to be a reasonable selection of first person news stories. This was not David Sedaris, or Tom Robbins by any measure. Read more

Review:Certainly a new perspective, and brought up points I never thought about. It was also really nice to reaffirm some of my own self revelations.

I think it was a great read and every twenty something year old should read it, too. Read more

Review:I received this book for a wedding present in 1979!! There were some illustrations. The "ultimate revised edition" part about this book are the illustrations and photos. I give this book for all my lingerie or bachelorette parties!! Read more

Review:This book is a good work book for recently retired or nearly retired persons. It does help one put things in perspective and helps the reader realize that there are advantages to adapting yourself to a new lifestyle.

I think the book glosses over certain imperatives and perhaps may give the impression that it is easy to live well on very little.

Nevertheless just looking at the book as a source of ideas makes it a worthwhile read. I don't think the author means for his word to be t... Read more

Review:A very nice book. Thank you Damien for sharing with all of us. Liked that he always had something to discuss, to write in diary, although being absolutely shut from the world. I will always question who the two guys he mentioned as being also inoccent. And it was horrible for Jason to comment on Damien's guilt. Read more

Review:I purchased this book because I wanted to know the Ed Gein story. And that is what I got; I found the book to be very informative. It of course covered the murders committed by Mr. Gein, but also gave a lot of information about his life including his mental and emotional status. Read more

Review:Just finished this book. I couldn’t put it down. Nearly every free minute was put into completing it. Even had a barbershop conversation about the facts in this book. Definite a read for an ethics class. Read more

Review:While Bryson can be bitter and cynical, this book is not one of that sad set.
Browse this in otherwise wasted moments, be awed at the depth of research he has done into the way words have been diverted and perverted over time. Read more

Review:I started out reading this book because I like true crime books. At first I got into it but gradually I decided enough was enough. The frequent personal comments were the first thing that I hatted but now as he tells me about the fourth and fifth murders that aren't part of the Man from the Train I decided enough was enough. Why he chose to bring in murders that aren't part of the series is beyond me. It's distracting to the story and I've had it. Don't bother. Read more

Review:Reading this book on Holiday in the San Francisco bay area, I have to admit I did not feel comfortable anymore. I started in the evening, I could not put it down. Goosebumps all-over, every creaking sound magnified...scary!
The way Mr. Graysmith approached the subject, trying to gain some insight in the timeline of the killings, and the hardwork (if unsuccesfull) put in by the various police departments was highly interesting.
The scary part is that the Zoadiac is possibly still out ... Read more