I have been faithfully following along with the group since the trial, primarily lurking. I thought I would come out of my shell
I pre-ordered Ann's book via Indigo, and I have been thoroughly enjoying it. Usually I am a fast reader, but I truly wanted to slowly absorb and savour (if that makes sense) my read of Ann's book. I have finally just completed Chapter 9, the one that everyone's talking about
I have followed this case and group since 2013, lurking and "speaking" out in discussions more as the trial progressed. So of course much of the details in Ann's book are familiar to most of us in this forum. But I love re-reading them in a much more cohesive fashion than the tweets, etc., had the ability to provide.
I have also learned many new facts from Ann's diligent investigating.
IMO, we should also realize that there are thousands of people worldwide who didn't follow the case as intently as many of us did, and will want to read the whole story.
I particularly liked that Ann so capably explained Michael Plaxton's use of reverse projection photogrammetry, something that I initially couldn't wrap my head around. Ann took the time to explain it in such a way that I was finally able to understand the procedure and have a WOW moment. It often takes a special person who possesses technical knowledge to be able to impart that knowledge in clearly understandable terms to laypeople. Ann has that capability and I am grateful for that. I experienced similar WOW moments in a few other passages of Ann's book.
To me, it is very skillfully written, and contrary to other opinions shared on this board, I have yet to come across much, if any, of Ann's personal opinions ... only thoroughly-investigated facts. But I always enjoy reading authors' personal perspectives as well as the facts anyhow ... all nourishing food for thought. When authors have invested so much of themselves and their time in researching, investigating and immersing themselves in a story, and once again in the telling of their story, their perspectives are highly informed ones and can be invaluable.
I also love that Ann hasn't written her book in the traditional format that the vast majority of true crime authors do: Generally they write in this order: First chapter is the crime. Next few chapters are short bios of the victim's and perpetrator's lives. Next few chapters cover the investigation. Lastly the trial and its outcome.
I can't think of a word that best describes the style of Ann's telling of this tragic case ... perhaps blended? I can't put my finger on it, or dredge up the proper wording to describe it, but I love it.
It has been a compelling read through the 9 chapters I have read so far, and I'm sure it will continue to be. Still enjoying slowly "savouring" it
I hope that everyone has been keeping very well. Will be here for the Noudga trial next week.
Cheers!
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