Portrait of a Killer: Jack the Ripper, Case Closed (Abridged) Audiobook

" No matter how many times I tried I just COULD not get interested enough in this one to get even half way through it...major disappointment as I am a HUGE Cornell fan :( "

" This is SUCH a good book!!!! It's non-fiction by Patricia Cornwell. she used her own money and staked her reputation on the research of this book. Very fascinating for those interested in who the real Jack the Ripper might have been. "

" Read this one a while ago and wanted to put it up on the shelf as a MUST read. Killer book, no pun intended. "

" Read it 4 times ! Cornwell's masterpiece. Very accurate. "

" You would think a writer could organize a story and make a coherent point. Apparently not. Not worth the time and doesn't make a compelling story or argument. "

" I saw great potential here but was very disappointed. I could have done without the entire chapters about what stationery Walter Sickert used and how she found DNA squence 1234125E97A-4 (not really) on one stamp but not another which had DNA sequence 1234125E98B-5...which is really close but not exact. It's interesting, but don't devote an entire chapter to it especially when you don't find a match. That's what appendices are for. "

" I whizzed through this book in a matter of hours. I could not put it down because it was so interesting. For being based on true events, Cornwell knows how to keep the audience informed and asking all the important questions that professionals have been asking for a century. An interesting take on who may be Jack the Ripper and full of useful information and pictures too! "

" A very new and interesting take on the killer. Cornwell obviously did her research. I think it would be very hard to completely prove her theory as truth since the killings were so long ago but she has valid points with good, solid support. Whatever you happen to believe, this is an intriguing read. "

" A very good theory on the Jack the Ripper mystery. Patricia Cornwell is very good at supplying evidence to support her theory. "

" I have seen many programs about Jack the ripper & I think Patricia is the only person even close to the truth in fact I think she has it in the bag, but you will have to read it to decide for yourself! "

" very long and dragged out, not what I had expected "

" Interesting, fairly convincing, recent research casts some doubt on, however (I believe). "

" This was an interesting departure because it was based on actual research and is non-fiction. I loved it! "

" Super interesting! Very detailed, the facts are very solid and very disturbing. The writer of this book should have been a detective! It was very long but it was so intriguing that it was worth it. "

" Very interesting subject, and fun to read all the evidence, but kind of dragged in some areas. "

" I am actually giving up on this one now - I've tried to get into it several times, and it does seem like it's well written, but I just can't get into it. I get the general idea, and I like the fact that a book has been written like this, but I guess it just wasn't for me. "

" This book terrified me, especially because I read this back when Liz was pregnant and the only thing that made her happy was reading Calvin and Hobbes in bed. So occasionally my reading of graphic murder was punctuated by Liz's huge, somewhat malevolent cackle. "

" I love Patricia Cornwell! I've red (and loved) everything she's ever written and this is no exception. Excellent! "

" The last "True Crime" book I've read. EXCELLENT! There is no doubt in my mind that Patricia Cornwell solved this serial murder mystery. "

" Interesting book. I had always thought that no one had any idea about the identity of London's most notorious serial killer. Apparently, that is not so. Cornwell makes many assumptions in her study, but none of them are unfounded and are all perfectly plausible. An enlightening read. "

" Quite interesting. (Read it in norwegian.) "

" What did I learn? I learned that Jack the Ripper was seriously mentally deranged and that no one in his time knew how to solve a case like he was putting up. Everyone investigating the case was basically an imbecile and all the evidence that was found was thusly contaminated by anything imgainable. "

" I'm suprised this book has gotten so many poor reviews. I have not read any of the "Scarpetta" books by Cornwell. This is the only book of hers I have read. But I think it was enjoyable and pretty convincing. I went through a true crime phase and this stood out to me. Well researched. "

" Cornwell presents a very interesting evidence to support her conclusion. I enjoyed it despite the gory, graphic nature of the book. "

" One of her best books! "

" Most importantly I believe that Patricia Cornwell has solved the case. Her research is stellar. However it is so comprehensive and the results so disturbing, that but I honestly found it a chore to read. "

" I got this from McKnight. I think she mostly makes a pretty solid case, but I don't like her voice or her attitude and I don't think I will be inclined to pick up her work again. "

" An excellent book. A modern approach to a favorite old mystery. She has me convinced! My absolute favorite Patricia Cornwell book. "

" Cornwell has done the research and I would think people interested in Jack the Ripple should read this. However, I felt the author spent too much time telling the reader how extrememly special she is. "

" Too many references back to previous books. Too much focus on Lucy. "

" Twists and turns of plot with every new page. In addition to her storytelling talents, believable characters and plots, she keeps you up on the latest in forensic science and computer technology. This is why she is one of my favorite mystery writers. "

" I liked this book, but everyone was soooooooooooooo ANGRY! "

" Although I liked the book, not sure I like the new style of writing. "

" A nice progession of the regular characters, but I am ready for real mystery! Starting Port Mortuary tonight! "

" Dr Scarpetta is, again, in the middle of an investigation. And again she needs to help her niece, Lucy. "

" Patricia Cornwell is good but this is not one of her best. "

" I read all Patricia Cornwell. This Kay Scarpetta series being my favorite. The books never disappoint. "

" Good Story but too much detail. could have told the story in about 100 pages less. "

" I have been reading Kay Scarpetta books for years....... This was a nice way to wrap up things with her and Jean Baptiste "