Bright Young Women
The Richard and Judy pick from the New York Times bestselling author of Luckiest Girl Alive
Description of book
A Richard & Judy Book Club Pick
New York Times Bestseller
A Goodreads Choice Award Finalist
Bright Young Women is an unflinching thriller based on Ted Bundy's heinous crimes, as two women search for justice in the wake of his brutal murders. From Jessica Knoll, author of the New York Times bestseller and #1 Netflix movie Luckiest Girl Alive.
'A compelling, almost hypnotic read' - Lisa Jewell, bestselling author of None of This is True
Tallahassee, 1978. Sorority president Pamela Schumacher wakes to a shocking scene of implausible violence and death, and is drawn into a mystifying crime that grips the nation for decades . . .
In Seattle, Tina Cannon connects her best friend's disappearance to the Tallahassee tragedy, and is convinced that a single man is responsible.
Determined to find justice, the two join forces as their search for answers leads to a final, shocking confrontation . . .
'Knoll deconstructs the myth of a criminal mastermind, revealing the women he seeks to destroy as the truly brilliant ones' – Flynn Berry, author of Northern Spy
'A sharp examination of our culture's obsession with serial killers and true crime' – Harper's Bazaar, Best Books of the Year
'Knoll sets about dismantling every last Bundy myth with a controlled but palpable rage' – Catherine Ryan Howard, author of Run Time
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4.3
★★★★☆447 ratings
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★★★★☆429 ratings
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Heather
This book is more than just a crime/psychological thriller, this is a masterpiece of suspense and intrigue, whilst also being so very human at it's core, by focusing on the victims, not the perpetrator.swiftReviews:swift-recommend-a-must-read
Revolving around the lives of women through the ages ( 1970's to current day) and how they navigate life, their own true identity and misogyny in the face of horrific events, that are based on the real life murders of 2 sorority members by Ted Bundy.
I love the play on words for the title too, switching it's focus to the women, from the quote from the judge calling Ted Bundy a 'bright young man'.
This is a book that has moved me and will stay with me.Book★5
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Narration★5
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Lisa
Wow!! Detta är berättelsen som ska berättas, inte hylla gärningsmannen och göra honom odödlig. Kvinnorna han mördade är de intressant, vilka de var, vad de drömde om, vilka familjer och relationer och vad som blev berövat dem. Fan Pamela och Tina, jag älskar er! Jessika, dig också!!swiftReviews:swift-recommend-recommends
Book★5
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Narration★5
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- Shaking experience. Diving deep and showing a light to the way violence towards women is hidden and shushed away. Brilliant read.
Aada
I think that I might have enjoyed this book even more as a physical book. I found myself skipping back quite a lot just to make sure I got everything right, who was speaking etc.Book★5
Narration★5
- What a brilliant story and loved all the characters. Many poignant times and shockingly realistic as to how some law enforcement ‘carry’ out their duties.
Arne
Book★5
Narration★5
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