Mindhunter
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Mindhunter

by John E. Douglas

1995•Documentary•397 pages

Taste attributes: documentarycrimedetectivebiographyfresh & originalunsavouryheavyrealisticintricatelineargrittysolving the riddle/not as it seemsfighting evil

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Boxlist takeExpect a realistic, morally murky non-fiction book, heavy rather than light. Best if you like edge over warmth.

Pace: balanced · Originality: balanced · Tone: very dark · Weight: heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: intricate · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score

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4.0 / 5

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About This Book

Discover the classic, behind-the-scenes chronicle of John E. Douglas’ twenty-five-year career in the FBI Investigative Support Unit, where he used psychological profiling to delve into the minds of the country’s most notorious serial killers and criminals—the basis for the upcoming Netflix original series.

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Characteristics

Where this book sits on each taste spectrum

SlowPACEFast
FamiliarORIGINALITYOriginal
DarkTONEWholesome
LightWEIGHTINESSHeavy
FantasyREALISMRealistic
SimpleINTRICACYIntricate
Non-LinearLINEARITYLinear
UnderstatedSTYLEStylised
IntimateSCALEEpic
RestrainedEMOTIONIntense

Genres and themes

DocumentaryCrimeDetectiveBiographySolving the riddle/not as it seemsFighting evil

Subjects

PsychologySerial murderersOfficials and employeesUnited StatesSerial murder investigationBiographyFederal Bureau of InvestigationSerial murders

Details

Author
John E. Douglas
Published
1995
Pages
397
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