Evidence of Love: A True Story of Passion and Death in the Suburbs

by Jim Atkinson and John Bloom
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Good Books rating 3.5
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  • ID: 2396
  • Added: 2025-10-13
  • Updated: 2025-10-13
  • Reviews: 3
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The StoryGraph · 2025-10-13
mixed 3.00

The book is well-written but feels overly long, with some chapters being particularly tedious. It is a true crime novel that stays close to the actual events.

The reviewer appreciates the book's writing style but feels it is overly long and sometimes tedious. They had to remind themselves that the events described are real, not fiction, which adds a layer of gravity to the narrative. Despite its length, the book is a well-written true crime novel that stays close to the actual events, making it a compelling read for those interested in real-life crime stories.

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    I thought this was a well written true crime novel but it felt really long while reading.

    One of the chapters even said it would take an hour...

    I had to remind myself while reading Evidence of Love that it is a true accounting of the events that took place on June 13, 1980, and not a work of fiction.

Today.com · 2023-05-12
fascinating 4.00

The book provides a fascinating look into the failure of honest living and the lack of depth in the marriages involved. It is a compelling study of the events that led to the crime.

The reviewer finds the book to be a fascinating study of what can happen when people fail to live honestly. They note that the marriages involved lacked depth, which contributed to the tragic events. The book is seen as a compelling account of the crime, offering insights into the complex relationships and motivations behind the actions. The reviewer appreciates the depth of the analysis and the way the book sheds light on the darker aspects of human nature.

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    It is a fascinating study of what can result from the failure of living an honest life.

    There certainly didn't seem to be a whole lot of depth in the marriages...

    The book is seen as a compelling account of the crime, offering insights into the complex relationships and motivations behind the actions.

Cannonball Read · badkittyuno · 2019-04-23
disturbing 3.50

The book is filled with a disturbing kind of passion, highlighting the twisted nature of the crime. The narrative leaves a lasting impression due to its intense and unsettling details.

The reviewer found the book to be deeply unsettling, filled with a kind of passion that is both sick and twisted. They highlight how the crime, committed with an ax, is a stark example of a crime of passion. The narrative is intense and leaves a lasting impression, making it a compelling read despite its disturbing content. The reviewer also notes that the book delves into the dark and twisted aspects of human nature, making it a gripping yet unsettling account.

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    Killing someone with an ax definitely seems like a crime of passion, and this book is full of passion — the sick twisted kind.

    The book is full of passion — the sick twisted kind.

    This book is a gripping yet unsettling account of a crime that shocked a community.

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