Homicide: A Year on the Killing Streets by David Simon
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Book Reviews of Homicide: A Year on the Killing Streets
Book Review: Interesting day-to-day breakdown of the life of a Homicide Detective
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a pretty interesting book, especially the detailed sections on crime scene analysis and suspect interrogation, etc. Fascinating to learn that forensic evidence didn't really come into play much of the time (at least in the late 80's/early 90's). Good old-fashioned police work (i.e. interviewing/interrogation) was critical to most of the successful convictions during this time frame. The detectives have a great sense of humor about the horrific aspects of their jobs, but I suppose you'd have to. Great book for people who like true crime novels.Book Review: Been there and done it
Summary: 4 Stars
I was very familar with this book as I am a former member of the Baltimore homicide unit. I did not have a chance in the past to read it, but now that I am retired I read it and thoroughly enjoyed it. I know most of the homicide members that are mentioned in the unit and some of them worked in my squad when I was there. It certainly depicts what goes on daily in the Baltimore homicide unit.Book Review: Too dry
Summary: 2 Stars
Read too much like a police methods textbook. Way too dry and boring for my tastes.