sunsess's review
4.0
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
My last umpfteen books have been middle grade fluffs, so Booksirens decided to suggest I read a nonfiction book about murder. Guess they figured I must have a dark side somewhere. Well, lucky guess. xD
One has to be careful when reviewing nonfiction books, especially ones written as a story of a person's life. You cannot judge the facts so much as the way in which they are told. That said, Whitney's writing flowed nicely. I found it repetitive at parts, but other than that it was a well written account. At the end of the book I was left not sure what happened, or what should have happened to prevent it, which I'm sure while do in part to the nature of Elliot was also a result of the way the story was framed. I'd definitely read more nonfiction stories by this author, though only if they were about the same length of this one.
Four cows for you!
My last umpfteen books have been middle grade fluffs, so Booksirens decided to suggest I read a nonfiction book about murder. Guess they figured I must have a dark side somewhere. Well, lucky guess. xD
One has to be careful when reviewing nonfiction books, especially ones written as a story of a person's life. You cannot judge the facts so much as the way in which they are told. That said, Whitney's writing flowed nicely. I found it repetitive at parts, but other than that it was a well written account. At the end of the book I was left not sure what happened, or what should have happened to prevent it, which I'm sure while do in part to the nature of Elliot was also a result of the way the story was framed. I'd definitely read more nonfiction stories by this author, though only if they were about the same length of this one.
Four cows for you!
nicolesullivan98's review
2.0
Not a huge fan of Brian Whitney’s other books, but this was a surprisingly good read and was informative in terms of exploring “incel culture.” However, only 3-4 sources listed when discussing Elliot Rodger, and they’re mostly governmental sites such as the police department’s releases. I would have liked to see some more sources listed, or know who else the author spoke to when gathering specific information about him, because a lot of the information on the case in Whitney’s book isn’t published by the sources he listed. A few grammatical errors.
nini_f's review
3.0
This was an interesting read, especially given the current social climate about a subject I did not know much about having only heard of incels on a few TV shows. This was a fairly short book that I felt outlined well the events that took place, however I did find it got a little repetitive in places.
Its always tricky to know how to rate true crime books as you never want to glorify a killer especially one which such a high opinion of himself as Eliot Rodgers but overall I felt this was a good recounting of events. I probably would have rated it higher if there was more focus on the victims but considering the nature of the killer I can see how this may not fit with his story and presentation as a "Supreme Gentleman" . I personally found the information regarding the forums and terminology Eliot used and was exposed to very useful as I was unfamiliar with the incel culture.
I received an advance review copy for free, via Book Sirens and I am leaving this review voluntarily .
Its always tricky to know how to rate true crime books as you never want to glorify a killer especially one which such a high opinion of himself as Eliot Rodgers but overall I felt this was a good recounting of events. I probably would have rated it higher if there was more focus on the victims but considering the nature of the killer I can see how this may not fit with his story and presentation as a "Supreme Gentleman" . I personally found the information regarding the forums and terminology Eliot used and was exposed to very useful as I was unfamiliar with the incel culture.
I received an advance review copy for free, via Book Sirens and I am leaving this review voluntarily .
ash3's review
4.0
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
This book made me angry and disgusted at what happened and everything that leads up to that point but it did put some context into Elliott Rodger's motives and the Incel movement. That being said the guy clearly needed psychiatric help and yet was able to get people to ignore all of that. I have no sympathy for this guy he
This was a quick read because it's a short read but it isn't what I'd think of as an easy read.
This book made me angry and disgusted at what happened and everything that leads up to that point but it did put some context into Elliott Rodger's motives and the Incel movement. That being said the guy clearly needed psychiatric help and yet was able to get people to ignore all of that. I have no sympathy for this guy he
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attacked people for existing within a couple, cried incessantly because he believed he was a loser and couldn't understand why girls wouldn't date him, and yet he wouldn't ask anyone out instead he would just stand around waiting to be asked out.This was a quick read because it's a short read but it isn't what I'd think of as an easy read.
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