Strange Piece of Paradise by Terri Jentz

Strange Piece of Paradise

Terri Jentz

542 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

nonfiction crime memoir true crime challenging dark slow-paced
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Strange Piece of Paradise by Terri Jentz is a gripping and provocative read that will captivate fans of true crime and memoirs, particularly those who appreciate a powerful exploration of the human psyche, violence against women, and the complexities of the American experience.

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In the summer of 1977, Terri Jentz and her Yale roommate took a cross-country bike trip. As they lay sleeping in the central Oregon desert, a man in a pickup truck deliberately ran over their tent and proceeded to attack them with an axe. The horr...

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3.71
based on 269 reviews

Moods

dark: 100%

challenging: 81%

emotional: 81%

mysterious: 63%

informative: 54%

tense: 54%

reflective: 45%

sad: 36%

inspiring: 27%

adventurous: 18%

hopeful: 9%


Pace

10% of readers chose fast
40% of readers chose medium
50% of readers chose slow
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