The murder plot, trial, and aftermath of this novel are all riveting, but the moments in between leave something to be desired. Simon Baatz’s novel, For the Thrill of It, provides us with an exciting examination of the murder case with a heavy emphasis on the legal rigmarole involved therein. In the world of notorious, romantic criminal duos, most of us are likely to recall figures like “Bonnie and Clyde,” but we would be remiss to forget about those infamous clandestine lovers and Jazz Age murders: Nathaniel Leopold and Richard Loeb. Despite the juicy subject matter, this novel occasionally reads like a textbook- Dry. Rating (6.7 out of 10)- Bring some moisturizer. One Sentence Summary - The true story of two sociopathic lovers, their murder plot, and how their ensuing trial showcases the legal perception of mental illness during the 1920’s
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