A review by soobooksalot
Love in the Time of Serial Killers by Alicia Thompson
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
One doesn't need to love serial killers to love this book.
Love In The Time Of Serial Killers by Alicia Thompson was a total impulse buy. I went to Chapters with two books on my to-buy list, and this cover and book description grabbed me.
I don't regret it one bit!
The main character of Phoebe's amusingly wary demeanor reminded me of some of my IRL friends (and me, lol), and thus I connected with the story straight away.
Phoebe, a doctoral candidate writing a dissertation on true crime books, returns to her childhood home after the sudden death of her father. The query suspicious and good-looking neighbour, Sam, may or may not be a serial killer. Or is he a normal, pleasant guy?
There's some great chemistry, a bit of steam, and emotion. Smart and witty and I loved it. It was an awesome read of this whim purchase - recommended!
Love In The Time Of Serial Killers by Alicia Thompson was a total impulse buy. I went to Chapters with two books on my to-buy list, and this cover and book description grabbed me.
I don't regret it one bit!
The main character of Phoebe's amusingly wary demeanor reminded me of some of my IRL friends (and me, lol), and thus I connected with the story straight away.
Phoebe, a doctoral candidate writing a dissertation on true crime books, returns to her childhood home after the sudden death of her father. The query suspicious and good-looking neighbour, Sam, may or may not be a serial killer. Or is he a normal, pleasant guy?
There's some great chemistry, a bit of steam, and emotion. Smart and witty and I loved it. It was an awesome read of this whim purchase - recommended!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent