A review by rixmixer
Murderland: Crime and Bloodlust in the Time of Serial Killers by Caroline Fraser

dark reflective sad tense slow-paced

3.5

This is a true crime book that details the atrocities of both serial killers and corporations. The author does not sensationalize the crimes of either group, but the facts presented are deeply disturbing in their own right. This is not like the popular feel good true crime podcasts that balance the telling of gruesome crimes with the back and forth conversation of friends. This is not a criticism of the author Caroline Fraser. While at times I was frustrated by the author's writing style/voice, she established a severe and serious tone to the book (which is merited) and maintains it throughout. My frustrations stem from my desire for more statistics and facts throughout the book, so it would read more like a research paper. I will note that the author has meticulous notes and references that do provide the additional "data" to satisfy my wishes. Another frustration, the author has a personal connection to the region and intersperses her own experience at times, which I did not typically care for. These interludes are related to the "core" of the book and not totally out of place, it's just my personal preference. The information she shares is compelling to say the least and has provided me many threads that I intend to learn more about.
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