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Summary: Rule rules again!
Review: Ann Rule never disappoints me. This book is great.
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Summary: THOMAS CAPANO IS ONE SICK MAN.........
Review: YOU EITHER PITY OR ABSOLUTELY DESPISE THE CHARACTERS IN ANN'S BOOKS......AND YOU WILL NOT LIKE THOMAS CAPANO! THIS STORY JUST SHOWS HOW SOMEONE WITH MONEY AND POWER CAN DESTROY ANOTHER PERSON'S LIFE.
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Summary: Bad Rendition Of A Good Story
Review: I'm not a big fan of the true crime genre, but was somewhat familiar with Tom Capano and his prominent place in Wilmington. When I saw this book in the local and state section at the bookstore, I purchased it, thinking it would be a worthwhile read. I'm saddened to say I can not remember when I've read such a poorly written and edited book as this one. I am accustomed to reading fiction where there is some action or creative dialouge that would engage the reader through the first couple of chapters and beyond. So, I kept thinking something would happen here, after the first 100 pages or so something would be written to help move the book along. But the more I read, the worse it got. I struggled to continue, skipping information about half the way through as the author continued her dribble, presenting more and more biograhpical information, history, etc. (By the way, has she ever given thought as to how to balance this material throughout the book so as to speed the process? Maybe she should read Stephen King's book on the writing process.) Reading this book was one of the least pleasureable reading experiences I've had in years. Another idiosyncrasy of this author that I am yet to understand is her inappropriate use of italics for emphasis. Occasionally, it is there for that purpose, but not to the extent that it becomes annoying and intrusive, as was the case here. Overall, this book was horrible, enough so I promised myself that in the future I would remain at all times on my fiction aisles and never again dabble in this genre.
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Summary: What a terrible mess of a book this turned out to be.
Review: Come on, folks, were we not reading the same book here? This was a plethora of poorly written, unedited, and meaningless collection of prose. I am-should I say "was"- a big fan of Ann Rule, but this was about as good as a lesson of how not to write a good true crime book as I have seen since the Cheerleading Texas Mom. Read some of the other writers account of this case; they are like a fresh breath of air after trying to swallow all the confusion and dire in this book. Among other complaints, Rule's story is biased, shallow, opinionated, and poorly researched in comparison with the other stories that have been written on this case. I hate to admit it-and I know there are a lot of die hard Rule fans who will hate me for this-but maybe Ann Rule was way out of league here. Being that she spent so little time reviewing the actual case as it developed in Wilmington and had to rely so heavily upon Debbie and the Faheys for information, she just couldn't do it justice. Every good story needs a well-balanced review, which, among other things is, greatly lacking here. Sorry folks, but this one turned out to be a terrible mess of a good story.
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Summary: And never be edited again . . .
Review: After thoroughly enjoying *Bitter Harvest*, I was looking forward to this recent offering from Ann Rule. Although the story of Anne Marie Fahey and Thomas Capano is quite compelling, this book is not. As she proved in *Bitter Harvest*, and to some degree here, Rule has a workmanlike ability to assemble and present details that give her true crime stories depth and vitality. In particular, *And Never Let Her Go* succeeds in bringing to life the community of Wilmington, Delaware, and the Fahey and Capano families -- as they exist as families per se, that is. Conversely, the two major characters in this saga of murder and betrayal, Anne Marie and Thomas, are oddly flat. Rule assumes Anne Marie's misdirected love is saintly; Thomas's narcicism comes off as garden-variety and ultimately as insufficient cause for the brutal acts he almost certainly committed. Depicting the complexity of their characters is eschewed, perhaps a result of Rule becoming quite emotionally involved with the Fahey family and their righteous and admirable quest for justice. Such passion is right and good for a murder victim's family and friends; it blunts, however, all but the most superlative writers' faculties, and Rule is certainly not of that calibre. *And Never Let Her Go* is also, I think, a casualty of Rule's increasing power and reputation as the country's preeminent true crime writer, in that her publisher seems very afraid indeed of asking her to submit to an editor's pen. The book, at nearly 700 pages in paperback, is bloated and sluggish, and is badly written. Rule has no gift for crisp sentences, and her diction is muffled with the jargon of Oprah-esque pop-psychology. Given a strong editor and a willingness to admit to her limits as a writer, Ann Rule is nearly a sure thing. But this book suggests her burgeoning fame is bad news for her more discerning readers.
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Summary: How sad!
Review: What a sad event for a lovely, young, yet insecure lady had to endure. It is sad to say, that perhaps she was looking for love in all the wrong places. Why do good things happen to such wonderful people? Although, we will not know what she was thinking as she was viciously murdered, how interestinly Ann Rule brings out her life and her experience with such a controlling, manipulative so-called man. Thomas Capano can only be categorized as narcissistic. He is not someone I can quite comprehend and hope to never cross paths with such a self-centered individual. After closing the book, I searched the web to find out more about Anne Marie Fahey. Although, Ann did her best to portray what Anne Marie was like before she met her ultimite demise, I wanted to know more about how she lived, what she was like. The only word I can sum this story up in is: Sad.
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Summary: Ann rules!
Review: Ann continues to prove herself the "Queen of True Crime" with her telling of the Capano story. I enjoyed every page and am impressed by the level of detail and that contributes to my understanding of how some people live their lives, in public and in private.
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Summary: A Safe Choice... A No Brainer !!
Review: With so many reviews to choose from (84 as of November 30), there is no need for a loooong review of an Ann Rule book- especially for "And Never Let Her Go". This offering is as good as it gets. One who is already an Ann Rule fan is almost certain to enjoy the book. One who is unfamiliar with her work should become a devotee after reading it. Rule does a good job of characterizations here; the people are believable and interesting, though some are on the evil side- not to mention the wrong side of the law. Rule also does a good job of extending the suspence deep into the plot-even the trial holds interest. It's hard to imagine how even the mildest true crime lover will be disappointed. And since Christmas is upon us, here is a simple and easy present for all but the hardest to please. A WARNING!! As with all Ann Rule books-DO NOT!! read the centerfold photos until the end. They humanize the characters but are a dead giveaway to the plot.
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Summary: Sorry, as of late, I'm very disappointed with Ann's books
Review: What happened to the Ann Rule who wrote such good books as the Stranger Beside Me and Small Sacrifices? They were well researched and held my attention to the very end. From reading this book, I get the impression Ann attended a few days of the trial, purchased a transcript and found a few people to interview, then wrote her story. BORING, BORING, BORING. There are three other books written on this same case and are by far much better than Ann's. Sorry, but as of late, I have been very disappointed with Ann's last few books.
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Summary: A Thrill a Minute!
Review: Thomas Capano is a very twisted miss guided man who stalks and then kills anne marie Fahey. The book takes you thru his every move and her diary entries. You really feel like you are a part of the action
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