This was a psychological murder thriller. I could add a few more to the descriptions and it alternately kept me on edge, full of revulsion, appalled at the sheer brutality of one man and amazed at the facade he maintained.
The story of unrequited not love, but esteem coupled with a yearning to be recognized and rebuffed by all, makes King a monster. Systematically choosing women by a method which was inhuman purely to gratify his own yearnings, he murdered two each providing DNA evidence that he doctored so that he could keep the women from whom he felt he should get recognition and respect.
The book was a tough one to read. I don't know whether it is a good thing that all I wanted to do was finish the book fast. It made me uncomfortable but I will not detract from the fact that it was meticulously plotted and planned. Still not a comfortable read.
me on edge, full of revulsion, appalled at the sheer brutality of one man and amazed at the facade he maintained.
The story of unrequited not love, but esteem coupled with a yearning to be recognized and rebuffed by all, makes King a monster. Systematically choosing women by a method which was inhuman purely to gratify his own yearnings, he murdered two each providing DNA evidence that he doctored so that he could keep the women from whom he felt he should get recognition and respect.
The book was a tough one to read. I don't know whether it is a good thing that all I wanted to do was finish the book fast. It made me uncomfortable but I will not detract from the fact that it was meticulously plotted and planned. Still not a comfortable read.
Sent to me by Netgalley for an unbiased review, courtesy of Avon Publishing.
I don't mind reading such a book if the plot is gripping and well-planned, though I wouldn't mind if there are fewer gory details.
ReplyDeleteHmm he sure sounds evil and I can see how you would be uncomfortable while reading yet drawn by the way the story is told. Not for me I think! Too wimpy.
ReplyDeleteI think this one would be a bit too much for me. I used to be able to stomach books like this more, but not so much these days.
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