Fantastically Scary

Once again I loved this audio of a True Crime by Ryan Green. Though I can read books on my Kindle, (not books), I am Severely Visually Impaired (UK) /Legally Blind (USA). As a result audiobooks can do one of two things for me. Either simply tell me the story more easily than reading, or it can truly bring it to life. Steve White's narration truly brings it to real technicolor picture! Ryan's research is second to none, his ability to tell a tale of not just the protagonist, but also their family history is superb.

This particular book however, for me at least, is his scariest yet. Yes, I understand she was very afraid that she had been cursed. But, to then use the Occult the way she did, using human sacrifice, the methodology behind, not just the murders, but the disposal of the bodies, was ... disturbing to say the least. I guess as a society we are conditioned to the belief that women nurture, and protect. Are loving, warm. When they err in some really despicable way, it is somehow the more shocking to us. (Who among us wasn't more shocked by Rosemary West than by Fred?) Yet this women did things worse than a lot of male killers! Yet did it for the love of her son!

If you've never listened to a Ryan Green audible, what are you waiting for?

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A shocking book about a tale of tragedy

This book was given to me for free at my request and I provided this voluntary review.

The concept of this book is an interesting one, as all true crimes tend to be. We follow Leonarda a young lady who marries a man her mother doesn't approve of.

She comes from a superstitious family, thus her mother `curses` the marriage. It sounds like the perfect start to a cheap horror flick, right? The thing that keeps anchoring you to this book is that it is based on a true story. we follow Leonarda as she slowly descends into what can only be described as psychosis. From that of the curse? or something self inflicted due to her beliefs in such things? Who could say.

It i's well written, well researched, but at times it does feel like there's not enough. The story is full of intrigue and detail. But some parts of the book read like a police report without heart and soul. It's a double edged sword, because it helps with the shock factor because of how authoritatively it is written. But this also means that the narrative lacks heart and compassion. This may be the preferred style for those that are in to true crime.

The narration is clear and precise. In an American general accent. It is well produced and nice and clearly mastered. It maps well to the story and it too is narrated in a fashion of someone telling facts rather than a story. Again, this may be due to the fact that this is a true crime story with no embellishment of the story with `Hollywood gloss`. That being said, I enjoyed this audiobook and was taken aback by the events that unfolded, it is thought provoking and sad. Leaving you hoping that those affected were able to move forwards with their lives.

All in all, if you like true crime novels this audiobook is definitely up your street.

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Disturbing

This was so disturbing! I don't think that I'll be able to look at soap the same way again. This book was interesting, if not quite gruesome, and makes me want to read more of Green's true crime books.

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Not for the faint hearted

I am giving this five stars because the narrator has done a good job of narrating this rather unpleasant story.

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