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The Phantom Prince: My Life with Ted Bundy
by Molly Kendall, Elizabeth Kendall
An interesting view on the phenomenon that is Ted Bundy. Originally published in 1981 by longtime girlfriend, Liz.
It was clear while reading that Liz was still very much in love with Ted and therefore, very confused. As a mother, it infuriated me that she was suspicious of him but still allowed him to be around her child. I cannot understand the thought process but here we are.
The writing itself is unsophisticated, but so many memoirs are. If you're looking for that, this isn't it. Like so many others, I'm fascinated by true crime so Ted Bundy is a major draw. To get some insight from a close source is such an interesting perspective.
Here are my issues with this read. For starters, the term "made love" is used countless times. No other variation is used to describe their s3x life. And it's mentioned a LOT. It reads like a love story, which in itself is icky, given the subject matter. There is an afterward by Liz for the republication that at least addresses that part.
Major trigger warnings for the contribution from her daughter, Molly.
Over all, a decent read with an interesting point of view. Most books about Bundy are focused on his crimes, the psychology and/or the victims. While it's obvious that Liz and Molly should be included in that list, they were in a different category.
It was clear while reading that Liz was still very much in love with Ted and therefore, very confused. As a mother, it infuriated me that she was suspicious of him but still allowed him to be around her child. I cannot understand the thought process but here we are.
The writing itself is unsophisticated, but so many memoirs are. If you're looking for that, this isn't it. Like so many others, I'm fascinated by true crime so Ted Bundy is a major draw. To get some insight from a close source is such an interesting perspective.
Here are my issues with this read. For starters, the term "made love" is used countless times. No other variation is used to describe their s3x life. And it's mentioned a LOT. It reads like a love story, which in itself is icky, given the subject matter. There is an afterward by Liz for the republication that at least addresses that part.
Major trigger warnings for the contribution from her daughter, Molly.
Over all, a decent read with an interesting point of view. Most books about Bundy are focused on his crimes, the psychology and/or the victims. While it's obvious that Liz and Molly should be included in that list, they were in a different category.