A review by nookandcrannyseattle
Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll

dark emotional informative inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

Not mind-blowing, but enjoyable! I liked that the author attempted to reclaim the Ted Bundy narrative to center the affected women. I'm as fascinated by true crime as the next person, but the way we romanticize these sad little incels and turn them into charismatic criminal masterminds is pretty disgusting. I take some issue with the assertion that someone can't be brilliant just because they didn't go to a good college, but since we're talking about Bundy specifically, I'll allow it.