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All-American Murder: The Rise and Fall of Aaron Hernandez, the Superstar Whose Life Ended on Murderers' Row

James Patterson, Alex Abramovich, Mike Harvkey
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All-American Murder: The Rise and Fall of Aaron Hernandez, the Superstar Whose Life Ended on Murderers' Row

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2018

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James Patterson, Alex Abramovich, Mike Harvkey

All-American Murder: The Rise and Fall of Aaron Hernandez, the Superstar Whose Life Ended on Murderers' Row

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2018
Book Details
Pages

400

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

New England • 2010s

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

All-American Murder: The Rise and Fall of Aaron Hernandez, the Superstar Whose Life Ended on Murderers' Row by James Patterson, Alex Abramovich, and Mike Harvkey explores the life of Aaron Hernandez, a talented football player, who faced legal troubles and media scrutiny. The book delves into his complex personal history and the events leading up to his incarceration.

Dark

Mysterious

Unnerving

Informative

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

4.1

16,336 ratings

72%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

All-American Murder delivers a gripping, fast-paced narrative of Aaron Hernandez's life, blending true crime with sports biography. While lauded for its thorough research and engaging storytelling, critics note it sometimes sacrifices depth for sensationalism. Its accessible style appeals to wide audiences but might lack nuance for avid true crime fans.

Who should read this

Who Should Read All-American Murder: The Rise and Fall of Aaron Hernandez, the Superstar Whose Life Ended on Murderers' Row?

Readers who enjoy All-American Murder are often captivated by true crime, sports biographies, and psychological explorations of fame and downfall. Fans of Friday Night Lights by H.G. Bissinger or The Stranger Beside Me by Ann Rule will likely find this in-depth narrative engaging.

4.1

16,336 ratings

72%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

400

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

New England • 2010s

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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