Why We Love Serial Killers: The Curious Appeal of the World's Most Savage Murderers by Scott Bonn

2.81 AVERAGE

ahhh_meee's review

5.0
This book has been sitting on my bookshelf for years. And I've been hesitant to read it - honestly, because of the title and my concern that, while claiming to be based in sociology and psychology, that this book would end up glorifying serial killers in a way that is all too common. I could not have been farther from the truth. Bonn approaches the subject of our cultural fascination with serial killers with a researcher's perspective. He eloquently explains that while this fascination "makes sense" psychologically, it should not be glorified from a sociological perspective. Overall, I highly recommend this book.

demzy's review

3.0
We love them because we need them is a hot take but what do I know. Interesting enough, though definitely read like a text book.
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bookishlysophie's review against another edition

2.5
dark informative reflective medium-paced
This is actually quite an academic book and goes on a number of tangents. It did lose me for this reason but still made incredibly valid points. I’d still recommend.
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