Why We Love Serial Killers
The Curious Appeal of the World's Most Savage Murderers
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Narrated by:
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Keith Szarabajka
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By:
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Scott Bonn
About this listen
For decades now, serial killers have taken center stage in the news and entertainment media. The coverage of real-life murderers such as Ted Bundy and Jeffrey Dahmer has transformed them into ghoulish celebrities. Similarly, the popularity of fictional characters such as Hannibal "The Cannibal" Lecter or Dexter demonstrates just how eager the public is to be frightened by these human predators.
But why is this so? Could it be that some of us have a gruesome fascination with serial killers for the same reasons we might morbidly stare at a catastrophic automobile accident? Or it is something more? In Why We Love Serial Killers, criminology professor Dr. Scott Bonn explores our powerful appetite for the macabre, while also providing new and unique insights into the world of the serial killer, including those he has gained from his correspondence with two of the world’s most notorious examples, David Berkowitz ("Son of Sam") and Dennis Rader ("Bind, Torture, Kill"). In addition, Bonn examines the criminal profiling techniques used by law enforcement professionals to identify and apprehend serial predators, he discusses the various behaviors - such as the charisma of the sociopath - that manifest themselves in serial killers, and he explains how and why these killers often become popular cultural figures.
Groundbreaking in its approach, Why We Love Serial Killers is a compelling look at how the media, law enforcement agencies, and public perception itself shapes and feeds the "monsters" in our midst.
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- NT
- 03-11-21
Really insightful
I can't believe this book is free! (when you subscribe to audible). It out performs some of the other true crime books I have paid for by a country mile. The book is well researched and covers topics and issues I haven't come across in any other book (I've read many). The narrator is good but really needs to work on his British accent, bless him! I will absolutely forgive this as the content is so good. Would recommend to anyone interested in true crime, criminal psychology and sociology.
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- Aisling Mcgloughlin
- 13-10-21
not what is says on the cover
written like a child would write a school essay and barely addresses the question in the title.
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- Kunda
- 12-09-21
Excellent
The narrations on point . Not once did I get bored. Very good listen . Love it
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- Mrs P. Clarke
- 15-02-22
Not perfect but definitely interesting
Firstly, do NOT take a shot every time the narrator says "psychopath"!
There are some bold assertions in this book (one being the nature/nurture influence on psychopathy/sociopathy), some narrative errors (not attempting a Scottish accent for Dennis Nilsen) and it's often repetitive (usually signposted by the phrase "stated differently", like he couldn't decide which way to state it and his editor didn't make him choose).
Overall an interesting exploration, particularly of the sociological function of the serial killer identity and worth a listen, if the above doesn't bug you too much!
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- Dovile
- 07-08-23
Why do we ?
a fascinating tale of the most prolific serial killers and why we are so curious about them. I couldn't put it down, very well written and narrated!
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- Anonymous User
- 24-06-22
Repetitive
Was an interesting listen, but got very competitive toward the end. Always comparing and using the same serial killer. The narrator voice was very monotonous and got a bit boring to listen too.
But other then that I would recommend giving it a listen.
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- Emily Bell
- 26-10-21
Like a teenager’s essay
This was like listening to an essay written for high school or maybe a first year uni student. I couldn’t even finish it. Lots of ‘in this chapter I will’s’ and ‘in conclusion’ and ‘therefore I believes’. I really wouldn’t bother listening to this if you’re looking for something even vaguely entertaining.
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- Mr M W Hunter
- 12-01-22
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really I interesting and entertaining I love stuff about serial killers since they really interest me.
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- mrs
- 09-06-22
Refreshingly academic.
Great analysis overall. Enjoyed the essay structure but repetition was frustrating. Dreadful, hammy narration.
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- Isaac
- 21-09-22
Dry and oddly technical
Despite a title that suggests a more lurid account of serial killers, this is quite dry and flatly written, with quite technical and academic diversions.
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