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I, Ripper

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by Stephen Hunter (Goodreads Author)

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A lot of books have been written about Jack the Ripper. Will this one add anything new to the the mystery?
Kent S. I would say it won't add anything new to the mystery of the Ripper murders, but presents the events as entertainment with a lot of researched facts in…moreI would say it won't add anything new to the mystery of the Ripper murders, but presents the events as entertainment with a lot of researched facts in it. Hunter's speculation in this work or fiction is logical for the story. The mystery lives on.(less)
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Aside from violence, is there any inappropriate content in this book? Is it ok for YA or Junior High?
Faten Yes, there is. There are some sexual scenes and a lot of sexual talk and insinuations.
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How does this book compare to Ripper by Isabelle Allende?
Paul Without spoiling the premise of I, Ripper, it uses his own account, or rather a fictional representation of the Rippers account of his deeds along wit…moreWithout spoiling the premise of I, Ripper, it uses his own account, or rather a fictional representation of the Rippers account of his deeds along with a newspaper reporters accounts. and is very convincing. Also a bit on the gruesome side. I don't want to say too much or it will spoil it for you.(less)
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