The Anatomy of Motive
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The Anatomy of Motive

by John E. Douglas

1999•Biography•320 pages

Taste attributes: biographydocumentarycrimepsychologicalfresh & originalunsavouryheavyrealisticintricatelinearemotive & stirringsolving the riddle/not as it seemstroubled leadsinjustice/tragedy/vengeance

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Boxlist takeExpect a realistic, unsavoury biography, heavy rather than light. Best if you like edge over warmth.

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4.8 / 5

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About This Book

From legendary FBI profiler John Douglas and Mark Olshaker -- authors of the nonfiction international bestsellers Mindhunter, Journey into Darkness, and Obsession -- comes an unprecedented, insightful look at the root of all crime.

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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

BiographyDocumentaryCrimePsychologicalSolving the riddle/not as it seemsTroubled leadsInjustice/tragedy/vengeance

Subjects

Homicide investigationCriminal investigationCriminal psychologyCriminal behaviorOfficials and employeesBiographyViolent offendersUnited States

Details

Author
John E. Douglas
Published
1999
Pages
320
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