Not as Promoted
Like a few others started listening to this because it was introduced on an episode of Cautionary Tales. After couple of episodes of “suppose this”, “maybe that”, and “it isn’t hard to assume”, combined with a lot of axe grinding about critics real and imagined, it is a bit much to endure with few fact-based insights. Yes, we all agree, living conditions were terrible for the poor in the late 1800’s and especially so for women. Was eager for a new take on these horrendous crimes and initially thought here’s a very clever take exploring through victims’ lives and perspectives. However, this podcast’s attempt to do that falls woefully short because instead of actually and factually exploring these women’s lives, it seems overly bent on convincing already convinced listeners that these victims are worthy of the exploration. After 3 episodes of “convincing” via generalized inference and the start of a second or third rebuff of critics in the fourth episode with few actual insights, I stopped listening. I would suggest you don’t even start.
SJStffrd via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/19/21
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I’ve actively avoided Jack the Ripper podcasts because of the proactive denial of the autonomy of the women who suffered at the hands of violence. This pod also highlights the injustices within academia and toward female academics. Absolutely what I needed.
What Are Frogs via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/12/21
Despite the slightly shocking thumbnail, this podcast turned out to be a simply fantastic tour through the human side of a famous crime story. I cannot tell you how well researched and presented this is, portraying the truth and compassion required for the women involved. I wish I Cld give six...Read full review »
James Barker1 via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 10/13/21
A fantastic podcast focusing on the life and times of the female victims of The Ripper in a bleak Victorian era. Like many murdered women since, they’ve been tainted by their poverty and circumstance, rather than seen as victims. Well done for giving the a voice.
Houltie60 via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 10/19/21
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