Tracey W. (tracey13) reviewed Portrait of a Killer: Jack the Ripper -- Case Closed (Audio CD) (Abridged) on + 310 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
It is just her opinion about the real identity of Jack The Ripper but she does make an interesting case backed up with some historical facts. Uses newspapers, diaries and even extracts from the actual Ripper letters. It could be that she has solved the mystery, but not enough evidence for a court case. Strong arguments and good descriptions of the crimes from orginal source material such as autopsy reports and London police files. Well researched. She clearly has a passion for unearthing the murderer in this most famous of cases.
Lyn H. (Hewette) reviewed Portrait of a Killer: Jack the Ripper -- Case Closed (Audio CD) (Abridged) on + 67 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
Fabulous book that deomstrates how modern technology can solve cold cases. Well written and riveting story.
Richard S. (Dick) reviewed Portrait of a Killer: Jack the Ripper -- Case Closed (Audio CD) (Abridged) on + 35 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Although this is non-fiction, it is told much like a novel in which Patricia Cornwell tries to uncover the true identity of Jack the Ripper.
Karina W. (funreader) reviewed Portrait of a Killer: Jack the Ripper -- Case Closed (Audio CD) (Abridged) on + 54 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
A different book that Patricia Cornwells Fiction this is a true account of Jack the Ripper. I enjoyed learning her theory of the killer based on her assessment of the evidence.
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As far as I'm concerned, Patricia Cornwell solved the mystery of Jack the Ripper. Case closed! This was a truly fascinating look into the life of the man Cornwell believes was Jack the Ripper. Very thorough and detailed; I couldn't wait to get in my car after work as I was utterly on the edge of my seat.. I would definitely recommend this book, especially if you are a fan of Cornwell's and/or interested in true crime.
Becky reviewed Portrait of a Killer: Jack the Ripper -- Case Closed (Audio CD) (Abridged) on + 120 more book reviews
This audio book was extremely well written. It is the first Patricia Cornwell book I've ever read, and I'm sure it won't be my last. It is very obvious she has done her research for this book, and it must have taken years to write. I found this book to be entertaining, however gruesome some of the content may be. Some of the descriptions of dismemberment by Jack the Ripper of his victims are grotesque and shocking, even by today's standards. It seems to me that Patricia Cornwell's excellent research has most certainly named who the killer was. What a pity he wasn't found guilty and punished for his crimes while he was alive.
phoenixorion reviewed Portrait of a Killer: Jack the Ripper -- Case Closed (Audio CD) (Abridged) on + 17 more book reviews
The beginning chapters are interesting enough but it lost me halfway through and I did not finish it. Like others have said, she begins with her conclusion and rather than stick to the facts surrounding Jack the Ripper, she makes it all about Sickert.
Amber C. (amberlicious) reviewed Portrait of a Killer: Jack the Ripper -- Case Closed (Audio CD) (Abridged) on + 21 more book reviews
Interesting take by Patricia Cornwell
