This compelling read, “Waco” deftly written by Jeff Guinn, shades new light on the story of the Branch Davidians and the end met at Waco. This is no screed against them or the US government. Guinn gives fair play to both and his skill with the written word is clearly evident as he details both sides. This is a thought-provoking book. Thanks to #simonanschuster and #netgalley for the opportunity to preview this book.

I remember watching the tragedy at Waco unfold on TV. Day by day the world watched the stand off and wondered what would happen and why the Branch Davidians would stay in that compound while facing the swarm of law enforcement outside. This book explains why. Author Jeff Guinn describes the history of the Branch Davidians which I had never heard before reading this book. It’s an extensive history. I learned a lot and am so glad I read this one - thanks to Simon and Schuster for the advanced copy.

If you have found yourself fascinated by the events of Waco, this is the book for you. A definitive account of the siege that took place. The book is well-researched and one of the best I've read on the subject. Highly recommended!

Guinn's other books are what drew me to this one. With the anniversary coming up, there are a slew of Waco related books about to be released. If you're looking for one specifically with Koresh at the center, this is a good read. Guinn's narrative history shines through again, and he helps unravel a lot about the cult. Not that it will make anymore sense, or seem justified at all, but Guinn has a knack for taking the crazies in American history and trying to explore what makes them tick by looking at their life history

The beginning of the book was fantastic. And then it got bogged down in different people's stories with tracking back and forth through time. I just did not enjoy this.

This is a wonderful book about a totally bizarre subject. The truth is hard to read, but this author reveals that truth very well.

I adore Jeff Guinn’s books because of the research and writing. Both Manson and The Road To Jonestown are both some of my favorite books and I was extremely excited when I heard Guinn was writing a book about David Koresh and the events surrounding Waco and the siege.

I have to say that I enjoyed it but Waco never meets the same level as Manson or the book I think is Guinn’s best: The Road To Jonestown. Reading Waco felt like several other books I had read about the Branch Davidians and the only standout this book has in my opinion is looking back on the the group and the history before Koresh took over.

Overall I enjoyed Waco but didn’t love it like Guinn’s other books and I wish it was better.