BOOK REVIEW: THE MOST NOTORIOUS JAIL BREAKERS

 Author: Abeer Kapoor

Genre: Non- Fiction, Biography

Number Of Pages: 181

Have you ever thought about what goes on in a criminal's mind or how is someone able to escape from prison or the type of prison escapes we see in movies is actually possible or not? If the answer to any one of those questions is a 'yes' then this book is meant for you.

'The most notorious jail breakers,' is a book about some infamous criminals who have managed to escape the walls of prison all over India. The author has managed to cover escapes spanning from 1962 to recent years. This book contains sixteen escape stories and each chapter is dedicated to one story.

Reading each of these stories feels like you are a part of a high definition, suspenseful thriller movie. You might as well sit with some popcorn because the stories will keep you at the edge of your seat, some of them might disgust you as well, and some prison breaks are so bizarre it might take the reader some time to wrap their head around it. As you read one story after the other you realise there is a link or common point in all the escapes, which is the virtue of patience. The patience to spend time in prison, the patience to plan their escape, the patience to wait years before their plan unfolds. 

Kapoor has done extensive research for each story, he has mentioned the criminal history of each escapee and made sure the reader has all the necessary details required to read about the criminal and his escape. Most of the details provided are from secondary research done by the author. The escape stories also show the gaps in the police system, because these escapes keep happening again and again throughout the years.

From the infamous 'bikini killer' to the 'great Natwarlal' the author has made sure to include them all. The stories are crisp and to the point making sure the attention of the reader is not lost making this a fast paced and enjoyable read.

This book stands tall amongst its contemporaries as not only does it make for an engrossing read it also provides details about the source of information making it a good research material. The author was able to deliver what he promised, i.e., the most notorious jailbreaks.

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