This book delves into the minds of 20th and 21st century mass murderers in the United States, referencing events as recent as the December 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre. The introduction defines mass murder, speculates as to psychological causes and motives, and gives readers an idea about commonalities among some of the more famous mass murders. Subsequent chapters provide an in-depth examination of notorious mass murderers, some of whom should be well known to teen readers.
I hadn’t expected to like this book—and I didn’t—but I did find it fascinating. It’s a tragic reality that mass murderers are in the news more frequently these days, and while we will probably never be able to prevent mass murders from happening altogether, it may be worthwhile to try to figure out why they occurred so that we can try to see warning signs earlier the next time. Recommended for high school and public libraries.
I hadn’t expected to like this book—and I didn’t—but I did find it fascinating. It’s a tragic reality that mass murderers are in the news more frequently these days, and while we will probably never be able to prevent mass murders from happening altogether, it may be worthwhile to try to figure out why they occurred so that we can try to see warning signs earlier the next time. Recommended for high school and public libraries.
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