The Stranger Beside Me

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Summary: Spine tingeling
Review: This was the 2nd Ann Rule book I read, and after reading it 3 times already over the past few years...it still sends shivers down my spine. This book is a "must-read" for any true crime fan.

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Summary: smart
Review: the story told in this book is inevitably linked with that of Rule herself. this book is probably so horrifying because, for the most part, we have no idea what happened to those girls who Bundy murdered; Rule manages to avoid the exploitative blood'n'guts, tell-all discriptions used by weaker writers. chilling, mainly because Bundy, as well as being a very smart individual, never revealed the whole number of his victims.

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Summary: Ann Rule is the best writer in her field
Review: The Stranger Beside Me is an excellent book by Ann Rule, who is also excellent. Bundy was a complex man who was deeply troubled, but did not want to seek help. This was the third book I have read on Ted Bundy. I think he could have been a good lawyer, but he chose to go the wrong way.

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Summary: This one IS the best
Review: I've read every Ann Rule book published, and this one beats them all. Every woman needs to read this book. I personally bought a copy to give to my 17 year old niece before she went to college because I felt so strongly that she needed to know that there are predators like Bundy out there in the world. Truely chilling and riveting.

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Summary: The Best there Is.
Review: Ann Rule is one of the premier true crime authors of our time, and this book is the best she has ever written. I first read this book when I was 12. and now, at 21, it has influenced me to pursue a career in the FBI, tracking horrible serial killers such as Bundy. Ann Rule is a terrific author, and this book is one that you will not or will not want to put down!

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Summary: Book=Good, Bundy=Bad
Review: Ann Rule is a wonderful author and this is an amazing story. I couldn't help myself from turnig the pages. Ted Bundy is a horrible man, but was very bright and knew what he was doing. That's scary. This is one book that I could read over and over again.

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Summary: Chilling
Review: This is my first book by Ann Rule and my first real look at Ted Bundy. I had heard the stories and had watched a documentary about Ted, but nothing could have prepared me for this portrait of the killer. What is so scary for me is that I may have trusted him, may have tried to "help" him when he appeared with his arm or leg in a cast. Ann Rule does an excellent job of telling what must be for her, a difficult tale . Even though I found the book deeply disturbing, I think it is very well done. A definite page-turner, as well as an eye opener.

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Summary: Wow
Review: "Stranger Beside Me" is not only one of the best true crime books I've ever read, but was also the only one to truly scare me to death--as I was a junior at FSU when I read it. The streets, the Chi O house, the Tallahassee landmarks were not only such that I could see the action in my mind, but could literally walk a couple of blocks to the scene. But what frightened me most was the personal nature of the story. It was impossible for Ms. Rule to write this story as an impartial observer, and how Bundy's story intertwines with her own serves as a chilling reminder that you never know the true nature of those you believe are close to you. Unbelievable!

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Summary: My first Ann Rule Book!
Review: It was many years ago that I first read Stranger Beside Me and the very first Ann Rule book that I had read. It really intrigued me and ever since then I have always wondered what makes people like this tick? I continue to read her books and have found them very hard to put down!!! I love her style of writing! ~~Sabrina Veley

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Summary: One of the best true crime books ever written
Review: Ann Rule is an excellent writer of true crime, and the Stranger is definately her best. She brings a level of dignity and respect for the victims and families that have survived these horrific crimes. Her insight into the psychology of both the victims and Ted Bundy are truthful and extraordinary. She maintains a level of humanity in a way few authors of true crime are able to. By the time you are finished with the book you have a greater understanding of psychology, sociology and the law. The most frightening part of the Bundy case is how clear Ms. Rule makes it that you may not know the true nature of the people you intereact with on a regular basis.