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Zodiac

Robert Graysmith
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Zodiac

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1987

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Robert Graysmith

Zodiac

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1987
Book Details
Pages

356

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

San Francisco, California • 1960s

Publication Year

1987

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Zodiac by Robert Graysmith explores the infamous Zodiac Killer case through detailed accounts of the murders, cryptic messages, and the investigative efforts to identify the serial killer. Based on true events, the book delves into the lives of the victims, survivors, and investigators while highlighting the impact of the killer's terror on society.

Reviews & Readership

3.9

25,689 ratings

69%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Readers largely appreciate Zodiac by Robert Graysmith for its meticulous research and engrossing narrative on the infamous Zodiac killings. While the detailed account and investigative rigor are praised, some criticize its speculative elements and occasional repetition. Readers with a keen interest in true crime will find it gripping, though it may feel dense to casual readers. Graysmith, Robert. Zodiac. Bantam Books, 1986.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Zodiac?

A reader who enjoys true crime, keen investigative journalism, and psychological thrillers will find Zodiac by Robert Graysmith compelling. Fans of Truman Capote’s In Cold Blood or Ann Rule’s The Stranger Beside Me would appreciate its meticulous detailing and gripping narrative of the infamous Zodiac Killer case.

3.9

25,689 ratings

69%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

356

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

San Francisco, California • 1960s

Publication Year

1987

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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