Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka: The True Story of the Ken and Barbie Killers: Crimes Canada: True Crimes That Shocked the Nation, Book 3

I finished this book in a few hours and I just could not put my kindle down at all. This case is one that will stick with me for a long time. The details are great the explanations of everything are on point. You really did your homework and detective work on this book.😉very well written and you capture the attention of your audience very well. I don't believe Karla got what she deserved but hey it's justice and hopefully the families of the other two victims can have a little peace of mind. Paul got exactly what was coming to him and I'm glad. Great book and everyone should read this.

Very engrossing read! I cannot believe I never heard of these murders until I saw the Lifetime movie several years ago and since then, became obsessed w/ Homolka and Bernardo. What drives these people? I cannot believe she is walking around having children and is allowed to continue on her merry way. Anyhow, I'm sure that has all been said. So glad I purchased this book as it offered more involved coverage of the case.

The book was ok but too graphic and too real for me.

Blown away and extremely impressed with this account of the case that is no doubt one of the most notorious crimes in Canada. It instantly comes to everyone's mind when asked what the most infamous crime in our country was. I've read a lot about this case over the years, however, what I read before was nothing like this. Well written and expertly conveyed, this book is simply remarkable. As a fan of true crime, you will not be disappointed. Vronsky is a master of his craft and a first rate author. The transcribed videos of these two together was truly the stuff of nightmares. I did in fact have a fitful nights sleep after reading it. The extent of Paul Bernardo's depravity completely blew me away. I mean we all have a general idea of how sexually deviant a rapist is by the nature of their crime, however the insight we get from the details on these videos shows a level of degeneracy that shocked me to the core. And Homolka? well I'm still a bit torn of what to make of her. Ruthless? Undoubtedly. Cold-blooded? You bet. However was she as bad as Bernardo? I may not be too popular saying this but I don't think she's quite as sick as he is. Feel free to disagree with me but I don't think she would have done those things on her own. With what I've read so far about this case, she was led by him and his deviant sexual needs, and agreed to them because of her ruthless nature to do whatever it took to get what she wanted. And she wanted a picture-perfect life that she thought Paul could give her. But who know really. Highly recommend this one to all my fellow fans of True Crime.

The writing was fine. And I generally prefer true crime books over other genre because I like finding out about what happened and better yet, why. But honestly, this couple is SO absolutely despicable, the book was hard to read and I just couldn't finish it. That is not the fault of the author at all but that of his subjects. It's very hard for me to have to believe that there are people like this and I just wish it wasn't so. I don't know what happened to them but my opinion is, if you didn't believe in the death penalty before, this account just might make a believer out of you.

I knew it was going to be graphic, but didn't realize how much. I kept flipping pages forward to get through the really bad parts.Karla got away with murder and one of the most appalling scenarios to think about is she took part in her younger sister's long, tortuous death. What is wrong with our laws in this country? She got a free pass to live out her life, amongst the rest of us in her lawyers negotiations to get her serial killer husband convicted. She belongs in prison for life too, just like her psychotic, sociopath, murdering "thing" she called her husband. Shame on our court system; they really failed here.

Hadn't originally noticed that this was a very short book. I had known a lot about this couple, but was hoping to get more details regarding the crimes. In addition to their (3) most horrific murders, Paul had apparently committed numerous sexual assaults. These were mentioned quickly, and with little detail or follow-up information. The information on the murders were just rehash of previously known facts. I guess I expected more from the latest publication on this case.

Very well written book on this case. A must read for all true crime readers. Peter Vronsky did a great job telling the story of Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka (the Ken and Barbie Killers). Explicit language and graphic details but that is the only way to truly tell the story of these two monsters. Hard to put down once you start reading this. Very horrific crimes by 2 people that seem like they could have had a good life but instead chose to terrorize, torture and kill young women and videotape their cruel crimes against this innocent young women including her own sister. This is the third book in the Series Crimes Canada. 1 book released every month in this 24 book series. Great reads and horrific crimes can't wait to read them all.

Excellent book!! Well researched and a lot of details that were not known to the public before. I was shocked to read parts of letters and transcripts from court. Amazing how sick these two really were. It is hard to imagine how Karla so willing took part in the crimes; based on the information of personality types and childhood backgrounds. The police made a deal with the devil in regards to Karla and her lying about not being a willing participant. It sickens me to know how she played up being the victim prior to her deal. I wonder how she would feel now if someone did these horrific things to one of her own daughters; considering she said she’d have Paul’s children to rape. She should still be in prison. I also hope that Paul never gets out. He will never be reformed and is a danger to society.

I couldn't put this book down. Not only is the subject spellbinding (in a horrifying way) but the book is so we'll written. I rarely read stories of murderers or descriptions of crimes but I'm pleased I decided to purchase this one. The details of the crimes are chilling but told with enough empathy to make them palatable.

This book is about a couple who rape torture and murder their victims, one went on for 3 days! I think she is just as bad as him for her part and she should be still in prison now and the rest of her life! If you like true crime you will love this book

Quick refresher on a horrific period in Canada's recent past. Focusing less on the gruesome details, the author gives a good overview of the timeline and explores the hoax successfully put forward by Karla. The systemic sexism that leads the legal system to believe they women are subservient and less evil than men has been manipulated to the benefit of this heinous person who is now enjoying family life with her kids and husband and undoubtedly without remorse.

Was Karla a victim or just a cold blooded murderer, who, when the odds were down, played 'the victim'. One will never really know the truth here, but one thing for sure, Paul Bernardo was a vicious, cruel and abusive man, and Karla certainly suffered the effects of this abuse herself. No matter what one thinks, no matter how young and controlled Karla was, she did not have to perform the horrible acts of torture and abuse on those girls, including her sister. She deserves more than she got. In the beginning, she went along with everything, anything to please Paul, it was only when he turned more and more cruel to her, that she ran away. Something, her victims never got the chance to do!