
Fred & Rose West
Britain's Most Infamous Killer Couples
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Ernie Sprance
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Ryan Green
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On the 24th of February 1994, police knocked on the door of an aging house in the English town of Gloucester. They'd come to serve a search warrant in the case of a missing girl - the daughter of the house's inhabitants. What they uncovered would shock the world: decades of child abuse, an underground torture chamber, and a burial ground containing the bodies of the spent victims of the torture - including that of the missing daughter. The address was 25 Cromwell Street, and these discoveries would earn it the moniker "The House of Horrors."
At the end of the investigation, the number of the murdered was 12 - all young females, including one daughter and one stepdaughter. The couple responsible were Rosemary and Frederick West, and this book will tell you their story. We'll start from the very beginning, with the killers' childhoods and upbringings, exploring in detail the factors that contributed to their later depravities. From there we'll detail the crimes themselves, following the tragic tales of their victims, including the mechanisms that led them to their grim fates. We'll examine how the full extent of their crimes was uncovered in the subsequent investigation. Finally, we'll dig into the malignancies both surrounding the killers and within themselves that drove them to perpetrate their heinous acts.
This book is not one for the faint of heart. It enters into graphic details that may upset those of a delicate constitution. It is a true life report on real events. If you believe as I do that we are better served knowing and understanding the full depths of darkness the human soul is capable of, then listen on and discover the story of one of Britain's most infamous killer couples - Fred and Rose West.
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What made the experience of listening to Fred & Rose West the most enjoyable?
This story I wouldn't call enjoyable but it was interesting to read.What was one of the most memorable moments of Fred & Rose West?
I think the things they did to their own childrenWhich scene was your favorite?
I did not have a favorite sceneIf you could give Fred & Rose West a new subtitle, what would it be?
Sick and Deranged CoupleAny additional comments?
I received this book free in exchange for an honest review.Good Listen
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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Perhaps to the right friend. it is pretty graphic and would turn the stomach of many.Any additional comments?
I was provided a review copy by the author or narrator. The events are given in a straight forward manner with minimal fluff and without disrespect to the victims of the crimes by the wests. It has the feel of being alongside an investigator who was 90% aware of what transpired and 10% still investigating.Some people are messed up.
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Good Read
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This audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review courtesy of AudiobookBoom dot com."
Incredible .!! amazing story
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Any additional comments?
I am always interested in reading true stories.
This was a short story about 68 pages long about Fred and Rose West who ended up
being abusers and killers with an underground torture chamber.
The events in this book was so surreal, Twelve Murders..
I would have liked to read more about the actual investigation and police reports.
Overall, this book was an informative read or listen.
Ernie Sprance did well with the narration.
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"This audio book was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review."
A True Story..
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STORY LINE: Details the story of Fred and Rose West from their childhood to their eventual death and incarceration. The author shows a respect for human life, showing how there were many times when concerned individuals could have stopped this horrible event. I particularly appreciated the author’s opinions at the end of the book. They were insightful but respectful.
OVERALL: I really enjoyed reading this book. I listened to this book in one sitting. I was unfamiliar with this story, living a half a world away. Highly Recommended.
Well written book about a disturbing topic
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Fred and Rose West are some notorious baddies that I've heard and read a lot about in the past. This book was a concise telling of their story, an expertly crafted look into the truly disturbed. Green does a great job of knowing what to include and what to leave out and Sprance narrates the story in a satisfying way. I would recommend this short true crime book to any true crime lovers!This audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review courtesy of Audiobook Blast.
True Crime Yet Again
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The author does a good job of providing some historical and psychological context to their crimes, and he manages to do it in a concise, reporter's voice rather than the overly-dramatic tabloid voice that too many true crime writers fall into. He describes the horrific acts this couple committed, but he doesn't linger on the grisly details, a restraint that I always appreciate when reading about crimes like these. The narrator was excellent, mirroring the crisp, professional tone of the writing perfectly,
My only complaint is that it is fairly short, and I wanted more. But the lack of excess padding is also one of the book's best attributes, so I can't fault the author for letting the story determine the book's length rather than some predetermined page count goal.
All told, I thoroughly enjoyed this audiobook, but after gulping it down in one sitting the first time I do plan on reading it again. I've listened to two other true crime books by this author (The Kurim Case and Columbian Killers), one given to me in exchange for an unbiased review and the other one I bought myself the day I finished the first one. Both of those were excellent, too, and I'm really looking forward to reading his other work. If you like concise, compelling true crime books, I'm guessing you will feel the same way.
A Fluff-Free Account of 2 Very Disturbed Murderers
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Why did I give this freak show 5 stars? The writer was good at writing this book. Nothing was over looked and everything that needed to be said was said. This was a great book to see how and why people kill.
NOT for the faint of heart.
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Would you listen to Fred & Rose West again? Why?
Yes, I would listen to it with my wife. We both like true crime stories and now that I am familiar with the characters it would be even easier to follow.What did you like best about this story?
The narrator did an excellent job telling the story with just enough creepiness to make you remember that the story deals with true and shocking subject matter and I really like the way the story was laid out.Which character – as performed by Ernie Sprance – was your favorite?
Not really a character driven book, but I did like his voice and the pacing was great!If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
The London ButchersVery good true crime book!
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