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Small Sacrifices: A True Story of Passion and Murder

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Non-Fiction Mystery & Thriller Mystery & Thriller Biography & Memoir History

by Ann Rule

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4.20 (17.4K ratings)
calendar_today 1987
description 496 pages

Small Sacrifices: A True Story of Passion and Murder by Ann Rule holds a highly rated rating of 4.20 out of 5, based on 17.4K reader ratings. First published in 1987. The book spans 496 pages.

About Small Sacrifices: A True Story of Passion and Murder

Ann Rule's shocking and powerful account of the destructive forces that drove Diane Downs, a beautiful young mother, to shoot her three young children in cold blood.

Detail Value
Author Ann Rule
Published 1987
Pages 496
Genres Non-Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Biography & Memoir, History
Average Rating 4.20 / 5.00
Total Ratings 17,384

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

4.2
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17.4K ratings
With a rating of 4.20, Small Sacrifices: A True Story of Passion and Murder is rated near the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.02, it performs above expectations.

How It Compares

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4.02
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4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Small Sacrifices: A True Story of Passion and Murder?

Small Sacrifices: A True Story of Passion and Murder is categorized as Non-Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Biography & Memoir. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.

Is Small Sacrifices: A True Story of Passion and Murder worth reading?

Based on 17.4K reader ratings, Small Sacrifices: A True Story of Passion and Murder has an average score of 4.20 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."

How many pages is Small Sacrifices: A True Story of Passion and Murder?

Small Sacrifices: A True Story of Passion and Murder has 496 pages.

Who wrote Small Sacrifices: A True Story of Passion and Murder?

Small Sacrifices: A True Story of Passion and Murder was written by Ann Rule. It was first published in 1987.

What is the ISBN for Small Sacrifices: A True Story of Passion and Murder?

The ISBN-13 for Small Sacrifices: A True Story of Passion and Murder is 9780451166610.0.

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