Customer Reviews
A very harrowing story from start to finish - By: Ms. SJ Davies, 14 Dec 2006 
I read this book as part of my degree course & I didn't realise what an impact it would have on me....it moved me. The author has written a detailed story of what happened to James Bulger from when he was at the Strand with Denise to when his body was found. But thankfully & sensitively he has left out the horrific details of James' injuries. With that in mind this book is still difficult to read. It takes you on a roller coster ride of events that the family of James experienced & left me very distressed at some points. Please be aware this book is not for the faint- hearted but nontheless is a fascinating book.
what possibly could have possessed them?? - By: , 01 Apr 2006 If you have kids, this book will affect you...if your compassionate ...it will move you to tears...
Although we have alll read details of what happened to poor little James Bulger, did you actuallly imagine the scenario in your head. This book delivers alll the horrific details of what happened to him from when he was taken until his extremely untimely death at the hands of two 10 year old boys, & we get to hear what the murderers had to say in their statements to the police, then through the court case also. Unfortunately it leaves you with so many questions...number one being....WHY?..It was clear they knew they were doing wrong.
This was re-published in 2005 with updates as to what has happened since the book was written many years ago but due to laws, we dont find out details that we may actuallly be interested in knowing.
I recommend this book, if not out of interest in the case but for a TERRIFYING REMINDER TO HOLD ON TO YOUR CHILDS HAND....WHETHER THEY WANT TO OR NOT....I know its made an impact on me.
A Touching Tribute - By: , 20 Oct 2005 I am stuck for words ! A truly wonderfuly wrote truelife story .My heart goes out to Jamess family .You only read the outline in the papers this gives you a true insite of how a normal everyday family goes through "Every Mothers Worst Nightmare"
Heart wrenching, grief provoking, sickening and devastating. - By: jennifer, 13 Oct 2005 
I was eager to read this book - it is very well written & is full of detail about this horrific crime. However, I actuallly wish I hadn't read this book as I am now haunted by images & thoughts about that beautiful, kind, but tragic little boy. Parts of the book are just so harrowing that I just wanted to finish it & never read it again. This book is not for the faint hearted & will leave a lasting, tormented impact on anyone who reads it. I challlenge anyone who reads this book & still agrees that those evil sadistic boys should have been released. Think carefully before reading.
By far the most disturbing true crime. - By: MR P FRISBY, 01 Jan 2005 Although I remember the outline of this case, I never realised the extent of what happened. This book is by far the saddest true crime I have ever read. At times is has you in tears. You can't help but think of little James Bulgers darkest hour as he was battered to death by two evil 10 year old boys. Although Mark Thomas in extracts from physcologist reports trys to find a reason behind this tragady you can't help but conclude no reason on earth could comprehend what happened that tragic day. Robert Thompson & Jon Venebels may now have been releases & James's mum Denise Bulger (fergus) remarried. But little James will never be forgotten.
