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3.85 AVERAGE
3.85 AVERAGE
Really didn't need another retelling of Ted Bundy. Maybe it all comes together in the end
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Content Warnings
Minor: Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Kidnapping, Cannibalism, Stalking, Murder
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Caroline Fraser's Murderland is an exceptionally well researched nonfiction text that investigates the link between lead exposure (primarily due to smelting) and the prevalence of serial killers in the 1970s-80s. A scathing condemnation of corporate America and the tendency of those in power to sacrifice community health and safety for monetary gain, this book was both shocking and sadly unsurprising given what is known about wealthy corporations. I found much of the book to be unputdownable, though Fraser did get a little in the weeds when going into detail about some of the specific murder cases. While I would have been open to reading about the individual victims, I wasn't particularly interested in the graphic and violent details surrounding their deaths. Still, this was a worthwhile and interesting read and one that I would recommend if you're interested in the intersection of true crime, politics, and anthropology.
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