Bright Young Women: A Novel

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I found the book a bit confusing as it was inspired by Ted Bundy but had too much fiction mixed with actual facts to have a good flow. I also found the court portion to be repetitive back and forth ruining the gripping shock the author created about the fictional characters. I could see what the author was trying to create but I didn't feel the excitement of a true crime or drama with this read.

Most excellent! Instead of focusing on the scum who did it, this book focused on the amazing women impacted by the tragedy.

This book is emotional, intense, infuriating, yet empowering all at the same time. Knolls does an amazing job capturing the lives of these women and putting more focus on them rather than the serial killer. I loved how we learned about the women's history, relationships (with self, romantic partners, family, and friends). It is a heavy read and the vocabulary is rich. I enjoyed adding new words to my roster.

3.5