so-soThis true crime story of arson in rural Virginia started out strong. I was quickly brought into the story and wanting the backstory for the people involved.
However, as the story unfolds, I felt the writing became boring and the answers sparse.
It's an easy, quick nonfiction read, but I just personally found it lacking, especially in the courtroom scenes.
pickOverall, I‘d call this a weak pick. The concept was interesting and I really enjoyed the first 2/3 or so of the story. I just felt the last third or so of the book dragged once the court room stage started. I give the author kudos for the fact that the audiobook only lasted 7.5 hours, but even that felt a bit long with how the last 2.5 hours or so lost momentum.
panCome on, Baby, light my fire…
Read for a book club pick. Not really sure why it got turned into a book. I didn‘t think it was that interesting.
pickStealing my own photo for this review…
What a wild ride…a stretch of over 60 arsons in a small Eastern Shore town…a love story…volunteer fire fighters tirelessly out there night after night.
Glad to have read this for my first #Roll100 pick - definitely off to a great start. 🔥🔥🔥🔥
My #Roll100 pick (#24) is a #BOTM backlog from July 2017! 😮 Already excited for @PuddleJumper ‘s challenge, which will help me read some titles that have been waiting patiently in the wings for far too long. 📚📚
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With my son being a firefighter, it was hard reading a true crime story on arson. Firefighters put their life on the line for such senseless acts but with that being said the book was really good and well written. Thankful for all firefighters and what they do daily!
pickThanks for the rec Litsy friends! Finished probably my 2nd ever true crime novel.
This one was pretty interesting. Some of the facts and figures, I couldn‘t process. I have a hard time hearing numbers and remembering them. Overall, the story was intriguing! I can‘t believe how many fires were set!
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pickI enjoy true crime books & this one was no exception. The book develops the case well & incorporates criminal &investigative procedure without being dry. I couldn't help but feel terrible for Charlie. Telling the story of rural decline & how frustration, poverty, & hopelessness can influence deviant behavior. ⭐⭐⭐⭐
True crime!! A five-month arson spree that left a rural Virginia county reeling. Charlie Smith pled guilty to 67 counts of arson. But Charlie wasn't lighting fires alone: his crimes were galvanized by a twisted love story. So #maddening #maycharacters @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Eggs
