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ChaoticMissAdventures
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Mehso-so

This might be one of the best known true crime books. A John Cusack movie was even made of it (I have heard it is not good so I am passing on it). I found the book itself to be a bit scattered. Lots of characters (in every sense of the word) most not really having anything to do with the story beyond giving the book a particular vibe. Savannah itself comes off as a very well drawn character, and for that I think the author did a good job. 👇

ChaoticMissAdventures 2/2 but overall I thought he didn't have enough material, so he spent most of the book talking about people and events that had nothing to do with what he pretended the book was about (murder!) I now can't even remember what Berendt was doing in town to begin with to be there with all these folks when the crime went down! 1w
BarbaraBB I read this book a long time ago and remember my anticipation and the underwhelmed feeling afterwards 1w
TheLudicReader All I remember about reading this book is that it really made me want to visit Savannah. 1w
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ChaoticMissAdventures
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“I felt perfectly safe in my rolling metal fortress, rusted and dented as it was. Nothing and no one could get to me, and nothing and no one did—with one very notable exception. Her name was Chablis.”
Have to admit, the one thing I didn't expect in a Southern Murder book was a side character who is Trans and the author respecting them. Learning today about beloved Lady Chablis a Trans performer in Savannah who died in 2016 of pneumonia at age 59.

danx Wasn‘t Chablis just fantastic! Loved the book, the movie not so much but I enjoyed seeing Chablis in it. 2w
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danx
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Pickpick

I thoroughly enjoyed this ‘non fiction novel‘ set in the Georgian city of Savannah. It‘s the sort of place which has a hold in my imagination and I‘d love to see one day. Some vivid characters and entertaining moments. While there is a murder mystery the trial is a part of the events rather than a central theme. I admit the tail end of the book loosened its grip on me but overall a great read - unlike the drag of a movie which was made from this.

wildwoodreads This book captures the feel of Savannah really well. To this day it‘s one of my favorite places to visit. If you go you‘ve got to add Bonaventure Cemetery to your list. 2mo
danx @wildwoodreads One day hopefully! Will see how travel to the US looks after the current regime. 2mo
wildwoodreads @danx Fair enough. I hope you love it because it really is a beautiful place! 2mo
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keepingupwiththepenguins
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Pickpick

Midnight In The Garden Of Good And Evil isn‘t so much about the murder of Danny Hansford as it is where the crime fits into Savannah society and the people impacted by it. It‘s an interesting way of telling a story, even if it means that the story loses some of the tension and propulsion a reader could rightfully expect from classic true crime. Full review: https://keepingupwiththepenguins.com/midnight-in-the-garden-of-good-and-evil-joh...

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laurenlovesliterature
A Beautiful Corpse: A Mystery | Christi Daugherty
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Trying to catch up on my woefully backlogged ARCs (ooops!)

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Bzosche
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“Rule number one: Always stick around for one more drink. That's when things happen. That's when you find out everything you want to know.”

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Maureens_musings
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Tagged book was one of my favorites. A laugh out loud gem. I had hoped to read more this year, but I‘ve been participating in GR challenges for 6 years now and managed 200+ a year so not too shabby. Want to be more active in the #litsy world this year! What were your most memorable reads this year ? @Eggs @megnews @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Eggs Congratulations ??? My mémorables were Zorrie by Laird Hunt, Sunrise Nights & Goodbye Days both by Jeff Zentner❤️ 10mo
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cant_i'm_booked
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Pickpick

One of the more famous works of true-crime, abetted by the author‘s added advantage of being a friend and confidante to almost all the absurdly rich, decadent and oh-so-genteel actors involved in this eerie Savannah murder case. Also part travelogue, this book makes you want to wander the historic town, spared by the destruction of the Civil War, and visit the lush garden squares and hauntingly beautiful Bonaventure Cemetery.

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5feet.of.fury
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Pickpick

Soft pick. It held my attention (for all it‘s rambling) & I loved Minerva & Chablis. The whole situation was quite strange.

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CoffeeNBooks
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Eggs I need to read this! 12mo
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