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Well written account of two fierce battles that occurred over the course of a week early in the Vietnam war, written by the commander of the American force and a journalist on the ground during the first engagement. The story is well structured and Includes quotes from both American soldiers and Vietnamese commanders where applicable.

A good read detailing the fate of the Kursk and the attempts to rescue survivors. Provided context of the events surrounding the disaster, the capabilities of the Russian search and rescue team and attitude of the defence ministry when it came to outside assistance.

Was not overly complex so was a reasonably quick read, but provided a good overview of the events.

I had this recommended to me after some of the previous reads - and found it to be a compelling read.

Using a single Delta II missile silo accident as a starting point to explore the history of the nuclear program, policies and management it covers a lot of detail across the decades of the cold war. As someone who did not know any of the history I found it highly engaging if a little unnerving given some of the events noted in the book.

Read the book after seeing the movies. While the world building in the book was well done things just seemed to happen in the book without much tension.

Didn’t know much about the subject before reading, but after randomly watching a movie about it was intrigued by the idea of a search for someone who didn’t want to be found.

Provides a good general overview of events without being bogged down in too much detail but so an easy engaging read but not a definitive account I imagine.

A book that expands on cases referenced in the original Mindhunter following the investigation, capture and trial of a single serial killer. Written in the same style and feels like an extension of the original.

Full of lots of great photos and flyers and journal entries from Henry. Not something I could read cover to cover, though some interesting snippets of life on the road.

Good read that details the events and systemic issues that allowed Escobar to thwart attempts to see him captured. Not exhaustive but doesn’t drag or overstay - covers his rise and the events that led to the us becoming more involved, leading to eventual resolution.

Decent book about Orwells experience in the war. Limited in scope, but descriptive and personal.

Well written fast-paced engaging book which covers the lead up and construction of the plants through to the present day. Does a great job following various people dealing with the crisis, explaining the dangers and challenges faced and the role the Soviet machine played.

Recommended as a starting point for the authors novels and can’t disagree, it was a quick easy engaging read.

As a follow up to Kitchen Confidential this felt like a collection of essays lacking the focus of the breakthrough. Not a criticism but I felt some of the chapters less engaging. He devotes entire chapters to specific people, and follow up on the whereabouts of certain characters from confidential. Was ok but I preferred the doco roadrunner as a follow up rather than this book.