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Dewey Decimal Number: 364.1532097469 EAN: 9780671014377 Edition: 2nd ISBN: 0671014374 Label: Atria Manufacturer: Atria Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 320 Publication Date: December 01, 1997 Publisher: Atria Studio: Atria Editorial Review: Product Description: The bestselling author of Raging Heart reveals the untold story behind the Alex Kelly rape case. When the handsome golden boy fled the U.S. in 1987 rather than face two impending rape trials, his wealthy parents funded his lifestyle of luxury in Europe. This book takes readers into the troubled soul of a privileged--and secretive--community, exposing its facade to reveal a fascinating dark side. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Why doesn't she just say it???I remember taking a high school writing class where we loaded our stories with big beautiful words that were clearly above the average 9th grade reading level (good or bad, most people read at this level). After all, we were shooting for the big grade, trying to impress the teacher, and of course meeting our minimum word requirement. However, that type of writing leaves the reader reading the same sentence over and over again to try to figure out what the writer is trying to say - such is the case ... Read More Rating:  - Wonderful Summary of the Story"Saint of Circumstance: The Untold Story..." is a book for the kind of people who like analytical true crime books. If you want a fast-paced, can't put down book, Sheila Weller is not the author you are looking for. Weller is a highly analytical woman, whose observations are witty, truthful and highly intelligent. The book is at times serious and journalistic as well as fun and gossipy, however, Weller fails to make the story of Alex Kelly come alive. I have read other books by Weller, notably "Amy ... Read More Rating: - Good portrayal of a rich boy and his escape from his pastSheila Weller provided a fair portrayal of Alex Kelly, his town, and his crimes. She provided the details with objectivity and still provided the reader with an enjoyable read. I do not believe Darien, the town Alex Kelly grew up in, was unfairly represented. The town and the environment played a key role in Kelly's development and although it is not responsible for its actions, it is one of the more important aspects to his crimes. Rating: - Very Interesting AccountIt's nice for a change to read true crime which is more than just a rehash of reporting picked up from the local newspapers of the time. Weller actually thinks about and analyzes the material while moving the story along nicely. What is the moral of the Alex Kelly story? Monsters breed monsters. How could it be otherwise? The real criminals here are Kelly's parents, with the affluent, and hypocritical town, and the schools right along with them. I feel sorry for Alex Kelly but he is absolutely ... Read More Rating:  - My brother was there; with this book, I felt like I was.Having seen a brother grow up and go to school in Stamford Connecticut and heard all about what goes on there, with drugs, bullying and hazing, etc., the priveliged kids' scene, this book really brought it home to me. I could see it before my very eyes, better than any movie could ever show. Weller provided the results of not only thorough investigation, but also with a writing style that keeps the attention. She effectively gave us a good glimpse into the mind of one of the most evil persons who has ... Read More |
