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Fred & Rose
- The Full Story of Fred and Rose West and the Gloucester House of Horrors
- Narrated by: Howard Sounes
- Length: 14 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Biographies & Memoirs, True Crime
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Summary
AS FEATURED ON FRED AND ROSE WEST: REOPENED. NOW ON ITV.
FRED & ROSE IS THE DEFINITIVE ACCOUNT OF THIS INFAMOUS TRUE CRIME CASE - NOW UPDATED WITH A POSTSCRIPT FROM THE AUTHOR
Fred and Rose West are virtually unique in British criminal history: a husband and wife who loved and killed together.
During their long relationship, the Wests murdered a series of young women, burying the remains of nine victims under their home at 25 Cromwell Street, Gloucester, including those of their daughter. What was left of Fred West's eight-year-old stepdaughter was dug up from under the Wests' previous Gloucester home; his first wife and nanny were buried in open country. Most victims had been decapitated and dismembered, their remains showing signs of sexual torture. These twelve are just the ones police found when the Wests were arrested in 1994. There may be more whose bones have not been located....
Howard Sounes broke the first major story about the Wests as a journalist, and covered the murder trial of Rosemary West, before writing Fred & Rose, the definitive account of this infamous case. Beginning with Fred's and Rose's bizarre childhoods, Sounes charts their lives and crimes in forensic detail, creating a fascinating and truly frightening account of a marriage soaked in blood.
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- Suzy
- 21-06-15
Gripping, Respectful, Candid
Would you consider the audio edition of Fred and Rose to be better than the print version?
Yes, the narration contributed to the realism, in my opinion.
What did you like best about this story?
The narration was very matter of fact and respectful- a constant reminder that real people died. The facts of the story are so beyond normal it would be easy to slip into believing this was fiction, perhaps more comfortable viewing it that way. This is a challenging read it has to be said.
Which scene did you most enjoy?
The Author's summary at the end is an excellent end to a very difficult but gripping read
Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
I found the book very emotional. The author, quite fittingly, built a picture of the girls who fell victim to Fred & Rose and I was very upset despite already knowing their fates as each one fell into the clutches of these predators.
Any additional comments?
I started this book wondering if the motivation to read it was just voyeurism. I'm still none the wiser, but feel now that people should read this book and others like it for lessons learned. We can never learn enough about how to pick up cues that indicate that a young person is in danger.
28 people found this helpful
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- Mrs Eastwood
- 27-04-14
The Depths of Depravity
What did you like best about Fred and Rose? What did you like least?
It was not a question of liking or not liking the book, it was a matter of reading about an event in greater depth than afforded by reading the popular press at the time
Would you be willing to try another book from Howard Sounes? Why or why not?
Yes, in order to learn more of the ways of the World
What about Jonathan Oliver’s performance did you like?
It was a good reading of the dreadful subject
Did Fred and Rose inspire you to do anything?
Draw my virtual comfort blanket a little closer
Any additional comments?
I am getting to the end of my life and realise how the average person is ignorant of the wicked happenings going on around us. We should all be more vigilant and aware of the dangers lurking in the shadows in order to protect the more vunerable members of society. Having said that, what protection can be offered against pure evil?
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- Anne-marie
- 20-04-15
thorough and excellent
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- Chloe Rennison
- 13-10-14
Very Interesting Listen
Where does Fred and Rose rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
It was an extreamley interesting book, I really enjoyed listening to it, This is the kind of book I like, a book I can take something away from, or learn something from.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Fred and Rose?
Chapter 2 and 3 were highlights for me, learing about the childhood of both Fred and Rose, the detail and construction was rather good, and the actual content was quite fascinating.
Which character – as performed by Jonathan Oliver – was your favourite?
The character of Fred was very good, the whole book was an excelent performance on narrators part
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
I would have very easily been able to listen to it in one sitting, but that is just not possible for me to do, but every spear minute I had I was listeing to it.
Any additional comments?
Jonathan Oliver was a treat to listen to, and the book itself was a great listen.... Really, really enjoyed it.
8 people found this helpful
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- Sally Howes
- 22-05-15
Very in depth and interesting
Well written, unbiased account of such awful crimes. Well narrated and gripping. I'd recommend to anyone that is interested in true crime.
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- jennifer
- 01-02-14
Fred And Rose
Sick Sick Sick!
This is not for the faint hearted you need a strong stomach,
This author has done a great job on getting all the information on Fred and Rose growing up it is fascinating to know about their childhood and how they met, you can see why they ended up dysfunctional has with many serial killers it always starts in childhood.
A lot of people will know the story I have read the surviving daughter Ann Marie's book but there was still a lot I did not know about this couple great book.
7 people found this helpful
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- Debra Mckay
- 04-03-15
brilliant book.
brilliant book, couldn't put it down, very interesting and full of factual details definitely worth a read.
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- Jacqui
- 14-01-14
Great story, poor narration
Would you listen to Fred and Rose again? Why?
A well researched detailed account of Fred and Rose West. The author has obviously gone to a lot of trouble to use the main part of the book only to tell the known facts, leaving an analysis until the epilogue. For anyone interested in this subject I would highly recommend this book - but buy the written work not this audible version.
What didn’t you like about Jonathan Oliver’s performance?
Unfortunately the narrator all but ruined this book for me. His style of "gambling" through a paragraph and then pausing was extremely annoying, and it was only the quality of the story that made me continue. I have never wished so much that I had bought the book. Unfortunately there were no audible reviews at the time of my purchase.
Any additional comments?
The author narrated the prologue and epilogue. A shame he did not do the whole book.
6 people found this helpful
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- John L
- 16-04-20
Great insight to a horror of the century.
well read and well researched. As a police officer myself I tend to be a bit critical but my links to this area at the time and my time as a police officer at the time made it all the more interesting.
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- peter amura
- 25-03-20
Wish never bought it
Hate if few mins in narrators voice horrible.
Story needs a story teller
This guy is not it
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- Dina
- 30-06-21
creepy
knowing this is true made things worse! In the best way! really enjoyed this book. bumped up narration to 1.10.
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- Crystal Moreno
- 29-05-22
Craziest true crime I’ve heard of…
This book gives an incredible account of the devilish lives of Fred and Rose West. The details and follow up paint a picture that at times was even too much to listen to but is one of the most intriguing and puzzling true crime stories I’ve heard about.
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- Karen Brooks
- 19-05-22
Horrific!
At times the details are brutal and detailed. The Wests have to be the countries worse human beings?
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- John Rinaldi
- 26-02-22
Shocking!
Story 5/5
Narration 5/5
How do people like this exist in a modern world? How do they become subhuman sex beasts in oh-so-proper England?
Detailed, illuminating, and explicit when it needs to be, but you're going to be shocked in ways you didn't know about.
Recommended but will probably trigger someone less jaded than I
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- Jessica Price
- 02-01-22
Not for bedtime listening
this book was a thorough account of the West's development and crimes. It leaves and encourages some reflection on how these two people became the monsters they were. Not simply relying on statements that they were evil. while a good listen I don't think I will run through it soon. the descriptions of violence against women and children is graphic without being obscene for the sake of shock value. The book recounts the horror that the West's victims experienced. It also provides the always sought, where are they now? sometimes true crime addicts are always wondering.
TL;DR
Great book but be mindful you will be hearing graphic accounts of sexual abuse, incest, rape, domestic violence, and murder.