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Thanks, sorry for the misunderstanding ! I'm glad you're still leading the group. I've been searching for a good TC group in here and this one seems to be the biggest . Did you ever have group reads/ discussions ?
I guess I'll read through some of the threads and start posting and replying to some, then maybe some other members will do the same :)
Thank you ~~ K
I guess I'll read through some of the threads and start posting and replying to some, then maybe some other members will do the same :)
Thank you ~~ K
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Sounds great , Beleza -
That might make it easier to come in and find things if everything was somehow sorted into different areas or something . Good luck ~~
That might make it easier to come in and find things if everything was somehow sorted into different areas or something . Good luck ~~
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So I ordered Fred & Rose. I hope I can fit all these books into the month.
Hi allI've just joined you fab. group. I'm just doing a uni. module on true crime and I wonder whether any members could answer a couple of questions to help me.
1. What are the ingredients to a good true crime book?
2 How do you chose the type of true crime book eg) by historical period?
3. what is so compelling about the true crime genre?
It would be great if you could send me some feedback.
Thanks.
Nicky x
Nicky wrote: "Hi all
I've just joined you fab. group. I'm just doing a uni. module on true crime and I wonder whether any members could answer a couple of questions to help me.
1. What are the ingredients to a..."
Hi Nicky
I suppose each of us have their own answers to these questions, but I'm happy to share mine with you.
1. First of all, like all genres, good writing is a critical ingredient. Also, if you know anything about the crime you're reading about, it's easy to spot when an author hasn't properly researched the subject. So I would say that it's critical that the author gets the facts straight, and presents them in an engaging & interesting way. Personally, I prefer true crime books that are written in an unbiased manner. I feel for the victims, but I don't like TC books that dwell on smearing the criminal/criminals, and uplifting the victims. I want the facts presented in a way that gives a good, accurate look at the case, the victims and the perpetrator in equal measure. Above all, it just needs to be an interesting, in depth look at a crime that fascinates me.
2. I choose my TC books simply by interest in the particular case-crime. There are some crimes/criminals that I have no interest in reading about, while others fascinate me to no end. Why this is, I have no idea. It's just personal preference I guess.
3. What compels me about TC is learning about the dark side of life....the different aspects involving why people do the evil things they do....how do some people turn out to be psychopathic. Is it a nature vs nurture issue, or other underlying conditions. From an anthropological standpoint, I think it's important to try and understand why people choose to cross the line, or if there was ever any choice involved. Lastly, It sucks that psychopaths live amongst us, but they can be extremely interesting to read about!
I hope that helps, Nicky.
I've just joined you fab. group. I'm just doing a uni. module on true crime and I wonder whether any members could answer a couple of questions to help me.
1. What are the ingredients to a..."
Hi Nicky
I suppose each of us have their own answers to these questions, but I'm happy to share mine with you.
1. First of all, like all genres, good writing is a critical ingredient. Also, if you know anything about the crime you're reading about, it's easy to spot when an author hasn't properly researched the subject. So I would say that it's critical that the author gets the facts straight, and presents them in an engaging & interesting way. Personally, I prefer true crime books that are written in an unbiased manner. I feel for the victims, but I don't like TC books that dwell on smearing the criminal/criminals, and uplifting the victims. I want the facts presented in a way that gives a good, accurate look at the case, the victims and the perpetrator in equal measure. Above all, it just needs to be an interesting, in depth look at a crime that fascinates me.
2. I choose my TC books simply by interest in the particular case-crime. There are some crimes/criminals that I have no interest in reading about, while others fascinate me to no end. Why this is, I have no idea. It's just personal preference I guess.
3. What compels me about TC is learning about the dark side of life....the different aspects involving why people do the evil things they do....how do some people turn out to be psychopathic. Is it a nature vs nurture issue, or other underlying conditions. From an anthropological standpoint, I think it's important to try and understand why people choose to cross the line, or if there was ever any choice involved. Lastly, It sucks that psychopaths live amongst us, but they can be extremely interesting to read about!
I hope that helps, Nicky.
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