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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…
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2 authors picked Bright Young Women as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Biright Young Women was not an easy read, and it's a tribute to the writer that I got through a harrowing tale. The author, Jessica Knoll is so clear, sharp, and vivid with her storytelling. Her word choices and descriptions are like diamond cutting diamond. Remarkable and searing. I'm grateful that I read her book.
I found this novel to be emotionally gripping and suspenseful. It is a historical thriller rooted in truth. It follows women affected by a serial killer in the seventies.
The killer is a depiction of Ted Bundy, though he’s only referred to as “the defendant”—a purposeful choice on behalf of Knoll, who succeeds in taking away his notoriety while giving a name to the women he affected. I appreciate that by focusing on the victims and survivors, it flips the narrative on its head, veering away from the predictable or sensational.
Knoll's writing is, as always, superb. I applaud Knoll…
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