George answers “Should I read Helter Skelter before...”

Joan Schleinkofer asked this question about Chaos: Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of the Sixties:

Should I read Helter Skelter before reading this one?

George No need to read HS before reading this one. I didn't and while I'm interested in reading it eventually, in CHAOS, Bugliosi comes off as more than a li…moreNo need to read HS before reading this one. I didn't and while I'm interested in reading it eventually, in CHAOS, Bugliosi comes off as more than a little of a self-aggrandizing and self-serving egotist. He cut a lot of corners and this book exposes a lot of them. This is a great read. Do yourself a favor and pick it up. I may be posting my own review soon. (less)

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