A review by hollyrebeccasmith
Behold the Monster: Confronting America's Most Prolific Serial Killer by Jillian Lauren

challenging dark emotional informative mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

3.0

Yet how did this murderer kill for over thirty years unsuspected despite multiple arrests for other crimes? Lauren dives into Little's entire life from birth to death, not shying away from the brutality of his egregious crimes--so readers be aware that sexual assault, strangulation, and murder are all discussed.

While Lauren takes a narrative swing in writing portions of Little's story like a novel, it will not be a hit with all readers. Although it adds dimension to the story, it can feel as though readers are witnessing the final awful moments of Little's victims in a voyeuristic manner. Additionally, there are some outdated terms, phrasing, and thoughts used throughout that detract from the arc that Lauren is trying to tell.

Ultimately, Behold the Monster shares a vital story in an imperfect manner.