Abduction

I liked that Glatt paid much more attention to the first victim than another book I read. However, I wished that Glatt had gone back to amend the book after the trial played out. As it is, it feels unfinished. ( )

Mr. Glatt did not disappoint. The story is well researched and very well written. It is important to remember how powerful this story was because Jaycee Dougard went missing when I was in my senior year of high school. As a result it had a powerful effect on my parenting. Stories like Ms. Dougard and Ms. Elizabeth Smart, and Adam Walsh had a tremendous impact on parenting styles in the United States. This case set precedence in psychology, and society.

In fairness I am reviewing the story and not the book and I should get back to business. Glatt takes the necessary time to fill in the back story which I always appreciate in a crime novel. It is impossible to get a true look at what caused the crime if you are only focused on the titillating juicy details of a young girl stolen as a sex slave.

Glatt does not go into details of the sexual abuse. It is acknowledged appropriately but is not the primary focus of the story. Mr. Glatt also takes time to walk the reader through the aftermath. This is also something I can appreciate in a true crime book.

I would recommend this book to people who are interested in serial offenders. This book holds little interest for individuals who are interested in the forensics that drive crime solving. No forensics were really available to investigators in this case. ( )

It was ok but definitely not worth all those raving reviews I saw on amazon. 4 and 5 stars. It says the story of Jaycee Lee Dugard but apparently she has not yet told her story so it was more about what outsiders said. Neighbours, family, old friends of her capture. Most of the stuff I already knew and to be honest I do not read a lot of US news papers. There was some background of Philip Garrido. Nothing about his wife though. I think this author should have waited a bit. At least after the trial perhaps. Sorry but don't understand the 5 star reviews. ( )

Good overall coverage of the Jaycee Dugard kidnapping case. Provided much background. Wish I had read it before her book. ( )