The Killer Across the Table

The Killer Across the Table

2019 • 352 pages

Ratings18

Average rating4.1

15

Douglas takes us in prison to interrogate 4 murderers. We first learn about their stories, criminal history, we then have an insight in Douglas' interrogations.

Couple of months ago I read mindhunter and I really liked it, so I pick this one after and I am not disappointed. First it was well written and organised, making it clear of the reader. I liked the fact that we first have the criminal's story before the interviews, it gives us insight on what is in their minds and Douglas points out elements that can explain the behaviours. The element that I really loved was that Douglas explains why he asks a question and what the answer reveals about the killer, it helps the reader really understand things. Finally the links with other stories and murderers is also really helpful and interesting.
A bonus goes to the audiobook edition on scribd for the little interview of the author by Jonathan Groff the narrator.

February 15, 2020