from Marlene-NL

Well I really enjoyed reading this book although in the middle I did get a bit bored. (reading about the lifes of the lawyer, judge and prosecutor for instance, I wanted to know more about Loeb and Leopold. I am glad that I now finally know more about this case and will give this book 4 stars. 3 ...

from KWoman

A very detailed, interesting book that tells the tale of a horrific murder that was the talk of the town back then. The author provides well-organized writing, that gives the reader an in depth knowledge of what was going on in the two murderers minds at the time.

from figre

It is always fascinating to think about how the most notorious moments, the events that stop a generation, can be forgotten. From my discussions with others about this book - an in-depth account of the case of Leopold and Loeb - this is just such an event. At a point in time, the world (well, at ...

from ALincolnNut

In Chicago during the summer of 1924, two teenage sons from wealthy families stood trial for an almost inconceivable murder. Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb had confessed to the kidnapping and murder of 14-year-old Bobby Franks. The State's Attorney was working to see them hanged for their crime....

from jen.e.moore

This is a thorough overview of the Leopold and Loeb trial, the science and philosophies of crime that were argued at the time. It's a little dry, unfortunately, probably a side effect of the age of the case and the fact that it was so sensationalized it's hard to tell what contemporary resources,...