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I quite enjoyed this book, though it occasionally made me angry. It was well researched and cleverly presented. I think, in order to maintain some tension and mystery, the author withheld some information until the very end. It sometimes seemed as if Houdini were intentionally being presented in a bad light. A negative story implying Houdini had evidence planted was within the text, while a footnote revealed it was a confederate of the medium that provided the so-called "information" about said plant. That is an example of the kind of thing I am talking about.Still, all in all an enjoyable and informative read… (meer)
 
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cspiwak | 69 andere besprekingen | Mar 6, 2024 |
I liked the book, but it was a struggle at times. Too much unnecessary information bogged it down. Sometimes the writing just didn't flow. Normally, I wouldn't finish a book with those characteristics, but I went through this one because I was so interested in the subject. If you are really interested in that part of history and the subject, I'd recommend it. But, if you're not, I wouldn't.
 
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MickeyMole | 69 andere besprekingen | Oct 2, 2023 |
Interesting read about an alleged spirit medium and Harry Houdini's quest to discredit her.
 
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LynnMPK | 69 andere besprekingen | Jul 1, 2023 |
2.5 stars....a book of two halves. The first half of the book dragged on in excruciating detail and would have benefitted from some serious editing. 200 or so pages into the book and Houdini had still yet to meet the "Witch of Lime Street"... The pace picks up in the second half which is much more readable and enjoyable and you finally get to the meat of the story.
 
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