I read this novel on my holiday in September, I kept notes about the book on my phone. I needed a place to put my thoughts, this book really makes you think.
I am not sure why I picked up this book to read, I think it was more for the curiosity factor. I am aware of serial killers in the world but female ones are not really talked about. Before reading this I could only really name a few.
This was one of those books I bought to try and branch out of my reading comfort zone, and it did just that. I have talked to people about this book, there are a lot of people who are interested in this kind of genre or simply have a fascination with serial killers. This is definitely a book I would recommend. I don't think the content is for the light-hearted.
This book was shocking. The author Christopher Berry-Dee talks about the women he talked with, very dangerous women, and he goes into detail with the crimes that were committed. I have to say, I am not really a fan of the author after reading this book. He referenced himself way too much and his other books. I also just found him a tad bit obnoxious. When the book wasn't discussing him it was really good content. I found that very intense and chilling. I found myself numb and thinking about the crimes long after finishing reading the book. Truly disturbing.
I think the case I personally found the most shocking case was the one of Mary Flora Bell. I had heard of her previously briefly, and that was only because she was from my hometown and was notoriously known. I didn't really know what she had done, but having read the chapter on her case I was left shook. I guess what got me the most was that her crimes took places on streets that I have known my whole life. I couldn't grasp that it happened in these places, and on the streets where hundreds of kids play a week. I just couldn't believe horrific acts were committed in a place that I've always known as being safe.
If anything, this is an interesting read. Factual and just eye-opening. I am unsure if I will venture into any more of Christopher Berr-Dee's work but we will see!
