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Written in a conversational style that is easy to read. The story was very frustrating, that Charlie was able to kill so many people for so many years and get away with it. When he was finally captured, it was a relief. The ending chapters felt a little rushed.

3.5⭐️/5⭐️

Despite my extensive interest and consumption of true crime, the case of "the Angel of Death" is not one that I knew anything about prior to reading this book. It reads more like a fictional story, partly because in this case, truth is stranger than fiction; partly because Graeber did such a good job of compiling everything about this case, and laying it out in a way that is both informative and entertaining.

This is one of my favorite #TrueCrime books. I would recommend it to anyone and everyone to read (healthcare related or not!) it would just make me so mad about how this man got away with so much for so long! ... Well, I just watched the NETFLIX; show of it. Of course, it wasn't the “same“ as just how horrendous he was, but I am glad they made a movie version so others (nonreaders can know the story) #CrimeADay

“Angel of Death” serial killers are especially sinister to me. You think you are safe and cared for in a hospital, etc., only to be killed by a nurse like Charles Cullen. It‘s truly chilling. #scarathlondailyprompts #killer #teamslaughter

I‘m not a fan of true crime graphic murder books. I can‘t handle the gore. This nonfiction book tells the terrifying story of the prolific serial killer who killed by injecting drugs into the IV bags of his patient, but it‘s not gruesome. It‘s incredibly well-written & hard to put down. Excellent journalism, researched but not overwhelmed by facts. The author tells the story in the style of In Cold Blood, connecting you to the people involved.

First time reading a true crime novel and safe to say it is not my style. I tried really hard to get into this book even thought listening to the audiobook would help me but I got to chapter 11 and I had to bail. The story itself is quite interesting I love a good angel of death story but I just found myself zoning out instead and thought it best to not force myself into a book I couldn‘t finish
@TheAromaofBooks #bookspin

My #Bookspin #Doublespin #Bookspinbingo list for March. A lot of February rollovers. Sadly I only finished a couple books in Feb.
@TheAromaofBooks

Bk1 of July is done. I‘ll be posting a few reviews tonight,reading has been a great escape the past week.This is a true crime NF about an “Angel of Death” nurse who killed an estimated 300 patients in NJ & Penn. over a 16yr career. This gave me chills, having spent a large amount of time in hospitals myself, I know how easy it would be for a nurse to slip a patient the wrong drugs.Horrifying & terrifying.My #bookspin book of July. #BookspinBingo👇

Demon Spawn Toddler in Training is adamant about refusing naptime today so I've decided to give up on the prospect of getting anything done and cartoons and snacks for a bit is the answer.

Here's hoping it lasts long enough for a couple chapters anyway 🤞

Once again, I got 3 out of 4 cards read in February so I flipped that last card back for a redraw.

March cards:

J♣️: Well loved - Crime
3♣️: Second chance - Crime
K❤: Dealer's choice - Fantasy
5♦️: Adapted to TV/Movie - Fiction

I have an idea on what I'm going to pick for at least 2 of these but I need to go through my shelves for the others

#TBRDeckofCards @Clwojick

1. I prefer true crime and classic murder mysteries to horror.
2. This is a true story of a nurse who murdered patients. Nothing is scarier than someone you trust hurting people.
3. I like gory revenge horror films and the Alien movies. But I also love the Wrong Turn series!
4. Tyrannus Basilton Grimm-Pitch, gay vampire from Carry On
5. Just the usual: nice pens and stationary
6. Picture flour everywhere; I bake tons of cookies
#creepychristmas

Medical thriller prompt in my Popsugar Reading Challenge. I wasn‘t a fan of this one, the second half really dragged on. It is a super tragic story, and it makes me sick to think of how many people swept this under the rug because they didn‘t want bad publicity. This isn‘t my genre I think.

I can‘t believe that he got away with this for so long!! 🤬🤬 those poor family‘s and his family!! He is where he should be now and that‘s all that matters!! Definitely an eye opener tho. Thank you @ElizaMarie for picking this book out for me!! Excited to read the others now!!

🖤 True Crime Thursday 🖤

A page turner and I highly recommend this to true crime aficionados!

Rating: 4⭐

For my full review please visit https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3258376104?book_show_action=false&from_rev...

#truecrimethursday

This book is terrifying... the hospitals just kept hiring a known killer, because each previous hospital was too worried about liability to go to the police.

🤷‍♀️ well other than that...

😍😍😍😍😍 One of thee most thoughtful packages I have ever received!! @catiewithac you really did your research I feel like so know me! Thank You so much! #SummerSwap2019 @laurenslibrary

This could have been a fascinating story, but the writing ruined it completely. There‘s way too much dramatization, even for this kind of book, and I almost got the feeling the author was making an effort to be annoying. The dialogue is all “yeah”, “right”, “yeah”, “right” and there‘s absolutely no attempt at analysis of the WHY, which makes the entire book fall flat. It didn‘t help that the audiobook narrator was also horribly annoying.

You‘d think the serial killer would be the worst person in the book..... I can‘t even believe how all the hospitals cared more about CYA

Kitten got his annual rabies shot today and feels all cruddy. I‘ve built us a snuggle nest with all my books and snacks in easy reach and Our Planet on in the background. This isn‘t a half-bad start to my three-day weekend.

If you enjoy true crime, this horrific book about Charles Cullen (The Angel of Death) is for you. It is well-researched and thorough, explaining Charlie‘s personal struggles, the actions the hospitals took (or didn‘t take), and the investigative work done to catch Charlie.

#anglophileapril

(Day 8 - #Creep)

*I immediately thought of Charlie Cullen, a nurse who killed about 300 people in his line of work. The weird thing is, he had loads of folks who cared about him (he had a wife & child, unbelievably), but from the first few pages of this book, I found him to be extremely creepy. By the way, for those of you who like true crime, I give this book definite “pick” status + 5 stars.

The story behind this case is chilling on so many levels; from the killer‘s motivation (or maybe the lack of a clear motivation) to the fact that hospitals were more focused on not being involved than in reporting suspicious behavior... 🤬🤯 would probably be accurate representations of my face while reading the book. I think the book could have been edited slightly better, but it was still a very engrossing read. #booked2019 (podcast related)

My audiobook tastes have been leaning a little morbid lately...

Wow! What a well researched and well written true crime story. Highly recommended if you like medical crime. 4🌟. #nonfiction2019

I started this one last night and couldn‘t put it down until after 1. I remember the story at the time. Chilling. You think Annie Wilkes was a nut? This guy makes her tame in a real life “ Misery”. I do love true crime. 😜 #nonfiction2019

The fact that the hospitals were more worried about covering their own asses really bothers me. It doesn‘t surprise me, but it bothers me.

Between this book and listening to the podcast Dr Death I don‘t think I‘ll ever go to a hospital again.

Read this because a coworker thrust it into my hands. Since we work at a hospital, she thought I would find it sobering and frightening. Which I did – it‘s about Charlie Cullen (the so-called "The Angel of Death"), who was implicated in the deaths of as many as 300 patients, making him perhaps the most prolific serial killer in American history. I felt the writing was a bit weak, though.

Quite disturbing how this nurse got away with what he did to many patients and for 16 years at 9 🏥. I do recommend this 📖.

I thought that this book would have been written, the story would habe been better..but it got very boring actually

Bought more books for my ever growing TBR Pile📚📚🌄

Let the #24in48readathon begin. I am going to finally finish this book today! Book 1 of the readathon.

I enjoyed the information, but it could have been presented in a better way.

It felt like there was a lot of jumping around and at times it was difficult for me to follow.

Getting ready to start listening to this for book club!

A great true crime read about a serial killer nurse. Graeber does an amazing job detailing Cullen‘s life and crimes as well as the investigation.
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#truecrime

Nothing says relaxing bath like a true crime audiobook about a serial killer.

#truecrime

Cleaning is always better when listening to a book! #audiobook #creepybook

Thank you @kspenmoll for sending this bucket of sunshine for the #summersolsticebookexchange. It's such a great group of books and bookish goodies. You went all out for me. 😘😘

#summersantagoespostal

#AprilBookShowers #day14 #TitleWithGood This is a true crime story about a nurse who was definitely not any kind of good. Charles Cullen was a nurse in New Jersey who after a 16yr long career confessed to murdering 40 of his patients, though authorities believe the true figure to be around 400.😧 Amazingly, he was suspected at a few of the hospitals he worked at, but nothing was done except a hush deal & a payoff to make him go away. Shady.😠

For all of the true crime junkies! To say this story disturbed me would be a massive understatement. #AprilBookShowers #TitleWithGood

My new nonfiction read- it is disturbing and creepy already and I've just begun. I need to make sure and finish this one before it is due back at library!