Unanswered Cries: A True Story of Friends, Neighbors, and Murder in a Small Town by Thomas French
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Summary
The night she was attacked in her Florida home, Karen Gregory let out a scream so piercing that it carried for several blocks. More than a dozen neighbors heard her, but none called the police. By the time her body was discovered, thirty one hours later, the trail was already cold. The detective assigned to solve the murder ran down one blind alley after another, eliminating one suspect after another, until finally the evidence led him to the front door of one of his best friends - a friend whose wedding ceremony he had officiated over just a few months before. At first the detective didn't want to believe it. But as the mystery deepened, he found himself studying his friend's hands, trying to tell if they were the same size as the bloody handprints left on Karen's leg.
I felt fully immersed in the story, as if I were present for every moment. I'm not typically much of a reader, but this is the first book I've managed to finish in a long time. I absolutely adore it.
I found 'Unanswered Cries: A True Story of Friends, Neighbors, and Murder in a Small Town' to be quite boring and unnecessarily lengthy. It lacked any real excitement or suspense, and I feel like the entire story could have been condensed into a much shorter timeframe, maybe even a quarter of the original length.
This audiobook seriously went overboard with unnecessary details just to meet its length requirement. I personally feel that it could have been condensed into a much shorter story. Honestly, at least 50% of the content could have been edited out as it was completely irrelevant. The narrator did a decent job, and I appreciate the importance of the story being told, but it was presented in an excessively long-winded and dull manner.
The narration of this audiobook is top-notch, with the author skillfully presenting the story in a captivating manner. It offers multiple perspectives, allowing you to delve into the minds of detectives, the loved ones of the victim, and the legal system itself, adding an intriguing dimension. While it may not be challenging to figure out the culprit, the journey towards uncovering the truth is still engrossing. It's unfortunate how such a tragic event unfolded, and the missed opportunities that occurred. Overall, it's definitely worth using a credit to experience this audiobook.
The whole "I don't want to get involved nonsense needs to end, we need to support one another, and if this book doesn't make it clear to you, then nothing will. I believed that lesson was already learned from the tragic Kitty Genovese incident! But it seems like that's not the case.
You won't be able to set this book aside once you start reading it. It's the type of story that will keep you hooked, causing you to stay up late just to find out what happens in the next chapter.
This book is an absolute disappointment. I had high hopes, but unfortunately, there is nothing worthwhile about it. The story feels disconnected and lacks depth. It's frustrating how the author keeps circling around the main issue without providing any substantial information. The narration is incredibly grating, like the sound of nails on a chalkboard. I deeply regret spending my money on this book; I should have donated it to a good cause instead.
I attended a catholic elementary and middle school alongside George and his best friend Mike Blank. George was just your average kid, known for his red hair and freckles which earned him the nickname "carrot top". But as I read the series in the St. Petersburg newspaper, devoured the hardcover book on its release day, and now listened to the audiobook version 31 years later, I can't help but believe that George is guilty. There are just too many lies, his chosen profession, and the evidence all point towards his guilt. The jurors made the right decision with the conviction. My thoughts and prayers go out to Karen's family and friends, as I know they still miss her dearly.
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