I read the true crime novel "Black Dahlia, Red Rose" by Piu Eatwell. This novel was 267 pages long. The story being told in this book is very saddening and interesting since it's about a murder. Elizabeth Short was a young woman living in the Los Angeles area, but she wouldn't live in one place for long. She's always had a very distinct look because of her dark, black hair. One day a woman was walking with her child and saw what she thought was a mannequin laying on the sidewalk. Once she came closer she saw it was a woman who had been cut in half. This then became a huge investigation in the 1940's. It was definitely a wake up call to all women living in that area just because of how brutally she was murdered. I thought this was a good novel just because of how descriptive it was and how it really helped me understand how the atmosphere was during that time. I think if you enjoy learning about crime this would be a great book to read. I would say that it can be quite hard to read at times but it really helps you understand the story of The Black Dahlia. Especially how forensic science wasn't as developed as it is now. That played a big role in this case. I believe Piu Eatwell did a great job investigating this case and giving the reader all of the information needed to understand The Black Dahlia case.
I've recently become interested in reading true crime fiction, and I happen to know about this infamous case. Searching for information about cases on the internet can often be confusing, so having a book review like this really helps. Thank you for this recommendation!
ReplyDeleteThis definitely sounds like a interesting book and I like how you said it was a wakeup call for women in those areas. Will definitely be reading this soon.
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