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"Inside the Minds of Mass Murderers: Why They Kill" by Katherine Ramsland covered very interesting topics. The well-researched book discussed multiple serial killers and their motives. She used specific examples which helped me relate to the book more. Ramsland touched on the fact that the stereotypical serial killer is a middle age white man. She had a lot of facts that weren't exactly shocking, mostly because I had prior knowledge of serial killers, but it was cool to see all the pieces being put together in a way I hadn't thought of before. The book is a little dark and I would not recommend it if you can't stomach a little horror and gore.
The word usage was very powerful, yet easily comprehensible. There was a level of sophistication that reminded me of a textbook without the sedative effects. The message was clear and concise, but the story was very engaging. I thought it was interesting that most killers are not creepy loners but in fact are slightly less creepy adults with real jobs and sometimes even families. Ramsland strays from the typical serial killer and talks about women, children, and teenagers. She discusses the psychology behind murderers, or the lack of concrete findings.
The book was honestly a really good read, and I would recommend it to anyone who likes to learn about murder, and the motives behind it. "Inside the Minds of Mass Murderers: Why They Kill" by Katherine Ramsland was one of the more interesting books I read. She used specific stories to help incapsulate her point. The use of facts as well has emotional moments created a story that was worth reading. I recommend this book and any other book by her because her writing style is genuine and easy to read. A book about murders opened my eyes and completely changed how I looked at the world and the people in it.
Ramsland, Katherine M. Inside the Minds of Mass Murderers: Why They Kill. Westport, CT: Praeger, 2005. Print.