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The Stranger Beside Me
by Ann Rule
dark
tense
fast-paced
I’ve had this book on my to-read list for a while, fascinated by the thought that such a prolific crime writer could’ve been friends with one of the most well-known serial killers. This was a quick read, and though Rule was a clunky reader I enjoyed listening to her narration on the audiobook.
As a former consumer of true crime, I was somewhat disappointed to discover that I knew most of what Rule was talking about. But even more so, I was disappointed that Rule didn’t insert more of herself, her personal experiences with Bundy, into the narrative. I understand that what she originally set out to write, and did write, was a basic explanation of Bundy’s crimes. However, being in such a unique position, I just wanted a little more reflection, a little more emotion from her. Though she gave us the bare bones, it just felt so devoid of life (pun unintended).
What do we do, how do we cope, when people we know and care for are revealed to be heinous, despicable people? I wanted more of Rule’s commentary in that regard, but there was none.
This would be a good book for someone new to true crime. Anybody with any prior knowledge in the field can probably skip it.
As a former consumer of true crime, I was somewhat disappointed to discover that I knew most of what Rule was talking about. But even more so, I was disappointed that Rule didn’t insert more of herself, her personal experiences with Bundy, into the narrative. I understand that what she originally set out to write, and did write, was a basic explanation of Bundy’s crimes. However, being in such a unique position, I just wanted a little more reflection, a little more emotion from her. Though she gave us the bare bones, it just felt so devoid of life (pun unintended).
What do we do, how do we cope, when people we know and care for are revealed to be heinous, despicable people? I wanted more of Rule’s commentary in that regard, but there was none.
This would be a good book for someone new to true crime. Anybody with any prior knowledge in the field can probably skip it.