The World's Greatest Crimes of Passion

by Tim Healey

Profiles a variety of murders and other crimes committed by women and men under the force of passion, from the Middle Ages through the nineteenth century to the present day.

Genres: Nonfiction, Crime, History, True Crime

192 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1985

Reviews

[Fishface · Rating 4 out of 5]

I didn't expect to like this book nearly as much as I did. It's packed with juicy little stories of crimes passionels, each one well if briefly told -- most of them murders, but not all. The main thing this book is lacking is a bibliography to lead you to further reading, because did I ever want to know more about some of these cases! This is a real page-turner, well worth your time.

[bookaholic_kim · Rating 3 out of 5]

What does everyone have in common? Love! and it is really creepy how powerful love is and what it can make a person do.

[Izzati · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was an interesting read. I enjoyed the whole cheeky tone and punny remarks of the story-telling and how the crimes were divided into categories.

Some cases were definitely intriguing but the thing about reading true crimes is that we may never know what truly went down. And the justice system being what it is, sometimes it's hardly really fair at all. Some people could walk free, while others must face death for the same kind of crime.

And although the book is entitled "The World's Greatest Crimes of Passion", the cases touched were all in Europe and America (with one exception in Africa, but even then it involved the British) and all of them were back in 1800s and early 1900s. So the scope was actually more limited than alluded to in the title.

[Steve Mitchell · Rating 2 out of 5]

Easy enough to read, but nothing to write home about.

[Ola :p · Rating 3 out of 5]

Dali mi to za free w Mogilanach na rynku, serio spoko

[Adebiyi Adedotun · Rating 4 out of 5]

Apart from the awry and horror act of serial killers within context of "crimes of passion", i think Tim has spiced up the story in his magnificent mode of writing and this brings nothing other than relief after the soaked up tragedy stories.

The book is all about Humans that at one time or the other commited crimes due to jealousy, rage, revenge, lost and even love. It goes deep even into criminology, forensic, medicals, military and every field that murder could lead to.

Enjoy.

Well-done Tim.

[thebookfox]

Officially DNFd after 2.5 years since beginning it. This had become my “staff room” book, as I’d take it to work and read a page or two while on a break. I actually ended up reading more than half of it and had fully intended on finishing it but it was just a boredom-killer and not the type of book I ever felt any interest in reading for pleasure. Time to move on!

[Siti · Rating 5 out of 5]

superb real crime stories

[Lwilé · Rating 2 out of 5]

The World's Greatest Crimes of Passion ... How exciting, one would think. Sadly, this book is quite dull.

I bought it well over 2 years ago. I love True Crime shows like Snapped, so I was naturally quite excited about this one. Because, you know, THE WORLD'S GREATEST CRIMES OF PASSION. However, I managed to read one chapter and that was that.

I picked it up again as part of my 2015 reading challenge, and it is still as dull as I left it 2 years ago. 4 days to read 192 pages might help give insight to just how dull I found this book. I was late for work this morning because I just. had. to. finish this book before leaving the house otherwise I suspect I would have moved it to my dnf shelf.

I think the writing/writer is why I found it so dull. The stories themselves I believe are interesting. But the manner in which they are told is nowhere near interesting. My mind wandered severally while I was reading, which is my number one telltale sign of a less than interesting book. I was hoping for a page turner with this book, but alas! Such a shame too, because you know, The World's Greatest Crimes of Passion.

[Keneve · Rating 5 out of 5]

A book with some of history's most tragic murders, worth reading. It gives you a mix feeling at times. Sometimes it leaves you angry at the killers, on the other hand, it makes you wonder why these persons committed to a mental institute before they could act on their intentions.

[Rebeckah11 · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love this series of books - great bathroom books. Divided in to short pieces, they are great trivial reads.

[Shahrun · Rating 3 out of 5]

Do not know when I did read this book. It is a collection of short chapters about crimes of passion. Interesting reading!

[Kirsty Hoggons · Rating 5 out of 5]

This whole collection of books is incredible and this one is no exception. Extremely interesting and easy to read!

[Hissa salman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant psychopaths!!