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Murder of a Mafia Daughter: The Life and Tragic Death of Susan Berman

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Having lived in Las Vegas for most of my life, Ms. Scott's book brings back vivid memories of the spoiled kids of our town's originating citizens. Susan Berman, may she rest in peace, was one of those kids who was raised in the lap of luxury only experienced by the sons and daughters of the Vegas Mafia. Often times the hoods would use their kids as status symbols, providing the best schools, clothes, cars, etc. to impress their hoodlum friends. Susan is described in Murder of a Mafia Daughter as a perfect example of the heretofore ruling class of Vegas, a group who was cash rich and lacked the class to go with their cash. The book captivates all readers whether they grew up in Sin City, or not. What an inside look into the dark side of our town, and Susan Berman, an unfortunate victim of an unsolved murder. A victim because she wanted to maintain the life style she grew up enjoying, but could no longer afford after the untimely death of her Mob father. What a story! What a book! A great read.

I really was excited to get this book and begin to read. That was where my excitement ended. The author is all over the place in each paragraph, chapter, thought, etc. I have read some sentences many times and others that I thought would have more depth fell short. I would like to know about this woman's life and the case being built around her murder. However, I feel there are a lot of words in this book just to get it long enough to be a book. It probably could have been an article.

I started to scan the pages for important facts and haven't been able to actually read full pages/chapters. I still want to get to the end, but the middle is painful.

Fascinating, convoluted, yet sad biography. If only she new her best friend Robert Durst was her life long boogie man. Highly recommend if you enjoy try crime or are a student of human nature.