Wellread111's reviews

I found the book very interesting in its historical and judgmental sense, both. The discussion offered is marvelous, if somewhat lengthy and confusing at many instances because of the language of that period... And also, because the text goes back and force instead of going in one direction only. So the language is confusing. But the volume brings the last Trial as brilliantly as possible ! And in the end of it, the defendant in murder trial judged as Innocent ...and goes free. And his future strongly reminds me of the legendary Cain, whom God punished by ...but I will not spill the beans here - you all know the legend. This book is a must in my view !

Perhaps, because I have chosen to approach something I wasn't qualified to read: I wasn't born in America, but lived here enough though to be interested in life and death of President John F. Kennedy, this material was "too much to chew" for me. However, the author evolves all the events around one thing and one thing only: the Bay of Pigs... As well as pointing blame for all unsuccessful escapades and coup against Communist regime of Cuba...on President Kennedy. I think, it's totally unfair, plus, small portion of the text devoted to assassination of President, is also negligent in details, reasons and sources...As far as "coloring" the President's private life, I would first of all omit the suggestions about him being a "womanizer" and if it's already done by author, then bring forward that of his spouse, as well. Also, President suffered immeasurable awful pain in his back. Constantly !. For which he had to take strong medications, possibly narcotics-proscribed by doctor. These medications Do tend to effect one's attitude, state of mind and moods as they accumulate in brain matter. So to me, the book didn't answer questions I had and left confused. But then, again, I may have been not qualified for it. Anyway, I found it very one-sided.

The mystery story is close to true life accounts, happening all around the world, even now. Just maybe in another denomination(s). The story-telling is great- gradual from beginning to end. Without going back and forth. And teams of thieves and murderers are equally balanced by a great ansamble of our favorite heroes of TV characters, that we know and love. Some errors in writing and style are there, unfortunately. As well, as slang. But, as much as I despise them, in this book I overlook them.

This is a totally different new approach to the other mystery books in the series of "Murder, she wrote." "Manuscript for Murder" is a mystery within a mystery book. But not so far from the real world high societies realities where the fight for the "The best place under the sun" is truly happening. Plot is not bad, but grammatical errors are plenty. Still, it grabs your attention even though the murders are in abundance.

I would change the title of the Book as Above. Writing is not adequate: many grammatical and stylistical errors, unfortunately. The plot is not as solid as I wish it were. To my view, talking about characters of the mystery, I would eliminate the FBI agent and his helper, since they didn't serve any purpose and didn't not help solve the crime whatsoever ! Mrs. J.B. did, as always, with Seth and her other friends. The book was confusing at times, but I finished reading it, not without some pleasure.