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BYLEVELD Dossier Van 'n Baasspeurder (2011)

by Hanlie Retief(Favorite Author)

3.93 of 5 Votes: 2

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English

genre

History & Biography

publisher

Umuzi Random House Struik (Edms) Bpk

review 1: So this is the book I bought from the dinner I went to with a friend. I've just got round to reading it now because my boyfriend borrowed it first. I ploughed thru it in 2 days. It was an easy and fascinating read. Honestly. I had no idea South Africa was so high up there on the Serial Killer list ... I mean we watch all these tv shows and movies set in America and I guess somehow I always associate most Serial Killers with there. But after reading this I know we could have our own tv show or movie.Piet Byleveld has an amazing track record, I was truly impressed and, I won't lie, I'm a little nervous now that he's retired ...After a quick browse on wikipedia, I'm a little annoyed that all the South African Serial Killers just about all seem to have their own page, but Piet... more Byleveld doesn't ...
review 2: Whilst learning about history, regardless of era; whether more recent or ancient. One is taught that the author is subject to bias; perception is influenced at the time writing; and personal opinion. Hanlie Retief takes this to the extreme though. Although there are blithe attempts to cover up this fact, it is pitifully obvious that she has more than a school yard crush on Byleveld. The reader is slogged along for the ride; often at times gratingly so. It is such a pity as the subject matter is fascinating and had the potential to be an absorbing read. Ms Retief comes across as more of a groupie than a biographer. Perhaps if one has dozens of posters and pictures on their wall, thrown their underwear towards their idol in public, one would better relate to this drivel. This poor representation of a fascinating life, that made a valuable contribution, is sadly more best suited in lame, nameless magazines at the front rack of the local 24/7 corner café. Or best marketed to bored housewives whose reading repertoire rarely ventures outside of the Huisgenooit magazine and Mills & Boon. less

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