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The synopsis pulled me in, but in the end, I just didn't feel like the novel delivered. I definitely wouldn't classify it as a "psychological thriller".

This is from the 90s, so the language is dated, particularly the repeated use of the word psychopath. But the exploration of the reality of those with antisocial personality disorder is fascinating. While this is not explored, it actually got me thinking about the potential evolutionary benefit of APD.

I don‘t recall hearing anything about the Kimes‘ when the murder trial of the mother and son grifters was national news, so I came to this ignorant. Written by the Kimes‘ eldest son, his life often sounds like a plot lifted from a screenplay. It‘s endlessly fascinating.

Walker‘s personality can be off-putting sometimes. I don‘t think his mother was evil (as even the judge claimed), but another victim of a system that has failed the mentally ill.

A non violent sociopath consults for the Boston PD in conjunction with the police officer tied to her brutal past. Bizarre set up but familiar from other series this was none the less brilliantly written and I consumed in one delightful poolside sitting! The damage of lies, violence and family secrets are at the forefront of this. Will read the rest of the series

4.2⭐️ this story was phenomenal. To actually take a look into the mind of somebody that has an antisocial personality disorder can be a pretty scary experience. Especially when the more the more well-known to carry this specific personality disorder are people like Ted Bundy, and Jeffrey Dahmer. But to take it from this perspective, of a respected person in society, is really thought-provoking. This was number 62 for my #Roll100

"They were planning your downfall from the very start."

I'm halfway through the audiobook and have audibly yelled in my car. This is step by step my experience with my ex. I may need to start this over to fully absorb the lessons.

My #Roll100 for the month of May 😃

I liked this. Although I am not 100% certain that everyone in the vignettes was a card carrying sociopath. Stout does identify a few earmark characteristics that appear to be on the radar of many sociopaths. In all this was a very good read and her attempt to define and discuss conscience was very informative. A few psychologists have deemed the book to be pop culture alarmism and I can see why, however Stout has some very good points.

In the saga of my ADD being weird, I asked my wife if she could reach the library books from where she was already getting something. When asked why I said "Because, I Don't Want to Kill You..." before getting distracted.

She was like "uhh... Good but... What?"

Love this series