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chloerigali's review against another edition
4.0
I’m a true crime junkie and I’ll admit I know a fair deal about famous (ahhh I hate using that word here) serial killers.
This is a really good outline of the most well-known serial killers with a pinch, maybe a handful, of humor. Super straightforward.
My only complaints are the following: 1. No Ed Kemper (he definitely deserves to be in this book of horrors) and 2. political jokes are so stale at this point that I don’t find them funny.
4 stars for the book composed by my favorite podcast.
This is a really good outline of the most well-known serial killers with a pinch, maybe a handful, of humor. Super straightforward.
My only complaints are the following: 1. No Ed Kemper (he definitely deserves to be in this book of horrors) and 2. political jokes are so stale at this point that I don’t find them funny.
4 stars for the book composed by my favorite podcast.
issianne's review against another edition
3.0
I'm not sure how I feel about this book because...it's literally just jammed back with the worst serial killers of all time and the horrific details attached with their murders. Like...all the gruesome details.
I listen to the Last Podcast on the Left, so I also decided to listen to the audiobook. It was similar to the podcast, but felt weird to hear previously written jokes instead of their quick-witted commentary in every episode.
I listen to the Last Podcast on the Left, so I also decided to listen to the audiobook. It was similar to the podcast, but felt weird to hear previously written jokes instead of their quick-witted commentary in every episode.
maribelleblount's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
4.0
hollabackrolls's review against another edition
5.0
I read this when it first came out, but i just finished the audio book and I was just as enthralled as I was the first time. I have been a die hard fan of LPOTL since 2018 and love everything they’ve done-this was no different! I have so much respect for Marcus and his dedication to the research he puts in to the show and into this book. The audiobook was like listening to a serious (??) version of the podcast. So good! Love you boys ♥️
sameggman's review against another edition
dark
funny
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
5.0
skytannathegreat's review against another edition
5.0
A wonderful read to help me wind down after a day of serving people coffee! I've seen other reviews of this book saying that it didn't serve up new information, or that people would be better off listening to the podcast and to that, I only agree half way. While I was a little thrown off with how little new information there was--since all three of the authors said there would be some on a few episodes leading up to the release--I did not let that get in the way of enjoying what was here. I'm not very good at translating the spoken word into memorable tracts in my brain, which is why I don't like listening to audio books by themselves. I have to have written word in front of me in order to remember anything that goes on. That is why I really, really enjoyed this book. They(and by that, I mean mostly Marcus) gave the play by play of the most important events in these horrible people's lives that they covered on their episodes. The comments interspersed by Ben and Henry gave the book the comedic, casual feel that they had built into their podcast--it even had me laughing, out loud of all things!
If you're a balls to the wall true crime fanatic who has the backstories to every character in these killers' lives memorized, you might not like this book because the facts and the stories that are told are done in a way that allows newcomers to dip their toes in the bloody pool. That being said, if you enjoy the camaraderie and bad jokes on the Last Podcast and you also need to have the more important stuff outlined for you, you will not be disappointed with your read. I'm excited to have this now be a "coffee table" book in the house, even if my boy doesn't fine the blood all that enticing. Hail Yourselves, everyone!
If you're a balls to the wall true crime fanatic who has the backstories to every character in these killers' lives memorized, you might not like this book because the facts and the stories that are told are done in a way that allows newcomers to dip their toes in the bloody pool. That being said, if you enjoy the camaraderie and bad jokes on the Last Podcast and you also need to have the more important stuff outlined for you, you will not be disappointed with your read. I'm excited to have this now be a "coffee table" book in the house, even if my boy doesn't fine the blood all that enticing. Hail Yourselves, everyone!
starcaptsilas's review against another edition
5.0
Truly a gem for those that enjoy true crime. This is a great place to start for those who are curious about real-world monsters. From BTK, to Andrei Chikatilo to David Berkowitz, each chapter covers the early life, psychology and career of the most infamous monsters.
I mostly enjoyed Marcus' readings as his parts focused on the meat and potatoes of true crime. Kissel and Zebrowski mainly did the "comedy" bits of the book and it felt out of place, in comparison to the podcast. It didn't read or feel natural. The bumpers at the end of each chapter were unnecessary and I wound up skipping through most of them because they weren't very funny. I think Zebrowski and Kissel do a much better job at improv and sketch than they do scripted comedy for a book.
Each chapter pointed out something interesting: that it wasn't the psychology of the killer that lead them to commit crimes, but their acting out was in large part due to neglected mental illness. As Marcus once so perfectly put it "My mental health isn't my fault, but it is my responsibility."
A quick read/listen and a quick rundown of various criminals, this is worth having on the shelf if you're fascinated by the macabre, like I am.
I mostly enjoyed Marcus' readings as his parts focused on the meat and potatoes of true crime. Kissel and Zebrowski mainly did the "comedy" bits of the book and it felt out of place, in comparison to the podcast. It didn't read or feel natural. The bumpers at the end of each chapter were unnecessary and I wound up skipping through most of them because they weren't very funny. I think Zebrowski and Kissel do a much better job at improv and sketch than they do scripted comedy for a book.
Each chapter pointed out something interesting: that it wasn't the psychology of the killer that lead them to commit crimes, but their acting out was in large part due to neglected mental illness. As Marcus once so perfectly put it "My mental health isn't my fault, but it is my responsibility."
A quick read/listen and a quick rundown of various criminals, this is worth having on the shelf if you're fascinated by the macabre, like I am.
claudiamccarron's review against another edition
3.0
Gets about as close as a book can to capturing the weird magic of the podcast.
pbraue13's review against another edition
4.0
A fun, albeit morbid, look through some of the most vile and infamous killers of our time. The commentary by the podcast's hosts is fun and lightens some of the more downbeat and grim details of the lives of these horrible monsters.