Excellent book about the Manson case

Worth reading, a very detailed account of the whole Manson saga. Very well researched Highly Recommended

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Amazing book

This is a great in depth look into the case. I highly recommend but also recommend listening chaos by tom O'Neil before and or after listening to this book

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very detailed. well considered.

A just and fair assessment of all involved in the Manson family murders. I doubt any other account of Charles Manson could compare to this because it is incredibly well researched whilst also providing the riveting dramatic tension a true crime story necessitates in order to keep the reader engaged. Undoubtedly, the cases and trials were so impactful to the life of Bugliosi during his time as a prosecutor and he provides so many intimate details that are astounding. I am aware of his bias, since his intention during trial was ultimately to convict those he perceived to be guilty. Yet the evidence he provides leaves no room for reasonable doubt over their guilt. This story, though haunting and bizarre, reveals the innermost psyche of those manipulated by an enigmatic cult figure. It is an important exploration of the Zeitgeist of the late 1960s, as the hippy movement drew to a close, because it reflects the disturbing undertones of the anti-establishment regime that could stir violent havoc upon innocent victims.

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Fascinating, well read and detailed

Highly recommend this book . Very detailed .. the offenders, the court case , the victims and the outcome all covered in depth and the reader was very engaging .

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Shocking

Still, after all these years, it's difficult to get my head around the events. A single person, murderer or serial killer, carrying out the events is far more believable than that of a hive-mind from a group of youths. I can only hope that the current trend of "cancel culture" leaves this piece of history well enough alone.

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Man Son

An engaging and highly disturbing book and narrated in true investigative tones of Hollywood.

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Astonishingly good

I chose this without giving it much thought and have found it to be extremely well written and interesting without playing up to the gruesomeness of the crimes. Although written in the 70s it does not feel dated at all. Highly recommended

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gripping

This is a long book in which you can become totally immersed. Could not put it down. excellent narration. it's a shame "outrage" is not available in Australia

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great story with excellent detail

A must read for those intrigued by serial killers. I felt I knew the Manson murder story, but this shed light on new details. worth the read :)

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A horrifically detailed account

Having known only that Manson was a cult leader who was involved in various murders, this book was a goldmine of detailed information that explained the whole case. It not only goes into the horrific details of the murders and investigations, but also every part of the trial to convict Manson and his followers. At times, it's easy to get lost in all the names that get thrown around, but the end result is as detailed a story as you could ask for.

Scott Brick's narration is engaging and well-paced. His rich voice makes it hard to turn off the audio.

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