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A review by sas_lk
Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
Woah, where to even start. This is such an important novel.
I am so so proud of being a woman, but wow do we have to fight for ourselves daily. In every corner, patriarchy tries to control women, set them back, label them as unreliable; as insane.
In this novel, Knoll discusses the "true crime craze" and how it's low-key so messed up, and that instead of remembering the victims names, it's the murderer, the evil monster that killed them. How many of us know Ted Bundy's name but not his victims names?
Knoll discusses how the media portrays this man, this serial killer as brilliant, handsome, a genius, when all he was, was a sick human being. Why is he admired?
This was a I love women, women are amazing book, and screw inferior men that kill those who shine brighter than them.
I am so so proud of being a woman, but wow do we have to fight for ourselves daily. In every corner, patriarchy tries to control women, set them back, label them as unreliable; as insane.
In this novel, Knoll discusses the "true crime craze" and how it's low-key so messed up, and that instead of remembering the victims names, it's the murderer, the evil monster that killed them. How many of us know Ted Bundy's name but not his victims names?
Knoll discusses how the media portrays this man, this serial killer as brilliant, handsome, a genius, when all he was, was a sick human being. Why is he admired?
This was a I love women, women are amazing book, and screw inferior men that kill those who shine brighter than them.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Homophobia, Violence, Kidnapping, and Murder
Moderate: Rape