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A review by nini_f
The Supreme Gentleman Killer: The True Story Of An Incel Mass Murderer by Brian Whitney
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 .