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A review by spookynerd
The Stranger Beside Me by Ann Rule
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Pretty much an essential read for those interested in true crime (and I'm sure those who know me are surprised I just now got to it.)
As far as serial killers go, Bundy is a pretty accessible one in this day in age. We've got numerous books, articles, documentaries, etc. He's referenced in pop culture, even casually at times. It made it interesting to look back at what Rule had to say about the time before he was a well known phenomenon. To empathize and realize the odd, awkward place she had in his life and in legal proceedings.
Knowing a lot of facts about Ted is one thing. Hearing the perspective from someone who knew him adds some intrigue. I appreciate her vulnerability in admitting the conflicting feelings she had throughout. In the care she once (and I think always) felt for the friend she believed she had, and the horror and disgust at the truth of it all.
Like I said, pretty much essential true crime read. I enjoyed it.
As far as serial killers go, Bundy is a pretty accessible one in this day in age. We've got numerous books, articles, documentaries, etc. He's referenced in pop culture, even casually at times. It made it interesting to look back at what Rule had to say about the time before he was a well known phenomenon. To empathize and realize the odd, awkward place she had in his life and in legal proceedings.
Knowing a lot of facts about Ted is one thing. Hearing the perspective from someone who knew him adds some intrigue. I appreciate her vulnerability in admitting the conflicting feelings she had throughout. In the care she once (and I think always) felt for the friend she believed she had, and the horror and disgust at the truth of it all.
Like I said, pretty much essential true crime read. I enjoyed it.