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Cannibal: The True Story Behind the Maneater of Rotenburg
Cannibal The True Story Behind the Maneater of Rotenburg
Author: Lois Jones
The true story of the maneater of Rotenburg--and his willing victim — German native Armin Meiwes killed and ate a man who answered his ad on a cannibal website. Now, Cannibal discloses for the first time the true story of this real-life Hannibal Lecter--and his willing victim. And with details never before divulged to the public, it takes readers...  more »
PBS Market Price: $8.09 or $4.19+1 credit
ISBN-13: 9780425200667
ISBN-10: 0425200663
Publication Date: 1/4/2005
Pages: 224
Rating:
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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3.8 stars, based on 28 ratings
Publisher: Berkley Pub Group
Book Type: Paperback
Members Wishing: 2
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ckataoka avatar reviewed Cannibal: The True Story Behind the Maneater of Rotenburg on + 37 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
Wow. I read this book in one sitting. I love true crime and this is by far the most outrageous book I have ever read. I turned every page in disbelief. A must read for any true crime lover!!!
mom2shy avatar reviewed Cannibal: The True Story Behind the Maneater of Rotenburg on + 52 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
I gave it 5 stars not because I actually really liked it but because I think it was very well written. It is a very detailed, gruesome account about a real cannibal. NO details were left out. Graphic does not begin to describe it. It would have been easier to read if it had been fictional, but unfortunately it is not. If you wonder about the mind set of a cannibal, this book will definitely educate you.
reviewed Cannibal: The True Story Behind the Maneater of Rotenburg on + 48 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
I'd heard this book is disturbing. Parts of it are very disturbing, but I'm impressed with the detail and honesty of the account of what happened in this case. Also, the author gives very fair time for explaining how Meiwes came to do this act and his motivations behind it. A sad case of how some people are so horribly influenced as children.....
catzizes avatar reviewed Cannibal: The True Story Behind the Maneater of Rotenburg on
Helpful Score: 2
Extremely disturbing, graphic detail..not for the faint of heart
Sherry avatar reviewed Cannibal: The True Story Behind the Maneater of Rotenburg on
Helpful Score: 1
If you like true crime, this book is a must read. Very disturbing, yet one of those books you can't put down.
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ilovebooksanddogs avatar reviewed Cannibal: The True Story Behind the Maneater of Rotenburg on + 359 more book reviews
Wow! I actually never knew there was a society of people out there who not only want to eat other people but be eaten themselves. I've heard of many different fetishes (and can we even call this a fetish?) seems to me it's a death wish. They both seemed like nice and normal, everyday men who were able to pass in society as such and they looked that way too. How shocking this was to all that knew them!
The author done a great job on her descriptions of what she believed occured between these two men and being this was her first book I was impressed. I was very shocked at the verdict handed down in this case but not surprised, the law seems to go with "what society feels is wrong, is right and vice-versa. Just MY opinion and that's what a review is about.
reviewed Cannibal: The True Story Behind the Maneater of Rotenburg on
Very Creepy! Other reveiwers are right. This book leaves nothing out. Not for the faint of heart.
baltibob avatar reviewed Cannibal: The True Story Behind the Maneater of Rotenburg on
This is a hard one to put down and it really had me uncomfortable at times, which is rare for me!


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