Zodiac by Robert Graysmith Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Zodiac
Book Review: Nice to read but why would you.
Summary: 1 Stars
While highly entertaining, this doesn't actually focus much on the truth. In fact, this book would be more appropriately billed as 'fiction' as much of it simply is that. It's difficult to explain: it's a good story but nothing if you want the real story.Book Review: Not as good as the movie.
Summary: 4 Stars
Caught the movie first, and then went to the book after my appetite was wetted. The movie is largely faithful to the book so if you're interested in the story of the Zodiac, I'd watch the film instead. This edition is out of date. The chief suspect in the case died after the printing of this edition and it appears they could be more honest about the guy after he was no longer in a position to sue. A good book, but I recommend the movie. If you want to read the book, get the updated edition.Book Review: Not as suspenseful as other true crime books
Summary: 2 Stars
I have read some really chilling true crime books as "Mindhunter", which is probably one of the best. However, this one cites a lot from police reports and is thus rather sterile than suspenseful. Graysmith names the chapters after the murdered victims and tries to weave a thrilling story around the facts, but unfortunately fails in trying.It might be ok to get well-informed about the case (although other reviewers here say that graysmith is ill-informed), but I cannot recommend it as a "cant-put-it-down" novel.
Read Mindhunter instead!
Book Review: One of the Best of it's Type
Summary: 5 Stars
If you are a fan of true crime books then this will be one of your favorites after you read it, because of the mystery surrounding the case as well as the fact that the details are so odd. The book details the case of the "Zodiac" killer that was active in San Francisco in the 1960's. One of the items that made this serial killer different is that he would send taunting letters to the police. It is also interesting in that the killings were never solved in that the killer was not caught. The author gives us a mass of details about the police investigation, including the full text and photos of most of the letters. He just does a great job of telling the story. He really "puts" you into the time frame with his writing, you almost feel that the events are taking place now. This is truly one of those non-fiction books that read just like a great novel. You will not regret taking the time to find this book and read it.
Book Review: One of the best true crime stories I've read!
Summary: 5 Stars
In a time span of 1968 and into the late 1970s, the San Francisco Bay area was haunted by a hooded psychopath calling himself Zodiac. Claiming six in his murderous trek, the real count could be Zodiac's claimed thirty-seven. Or it could be fifty.They never caught the Zodiac.
Bob Graysmith writes a true crime horror story that is intriguing and frightening since the guy got away. In this book, you will read the complete text of the killer's letters, hundreds of little known facts, and Graysmith's theory of who the Zodiac is. This is a must read for any true crime buff; it is meticulously detailed and I have been unable to put it down.
P.S. The 1971 film DIRTY HARRY with Clint Eastwood molded this story to film: a hooded killer terrorizing the city sends bizarre letters filled with demands. It's not exact, but it's still close. It does have an ending I wished for reality: The Killer gets blasted away by Clint's gun.