Zombie
Book description
Zombie is a classic novel of dark obsession from the extraordinary Joyce Carol Oates. A brilliant, unflinching journey into the mind of a serial killer, Zombie views the world through the eyes of Quentin P., newly paroled sex offender, as he chillingly evolves from rapist to mass murderer. Joyce Carol…
Why read it?
1 author picked Zombie as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Zombie by Joyce Carol Oates is a disturbing look into the mind of a serial killer. Loosely based on serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer's notorious life and murders, Quentin P. is a young man struggling to come to terms with his disintegrating mental state as he succumbs to his urges and a psychopathic blood-lust. I recommend this book not because it is one of Oates's best books, but because it is one of her most interesting in the way it manages to capture such a realistic portrayal of the workings of a psychopathic mind. Unique, disturbing and thought-provoking, and well worth…
From William's list on first-person serial killers.
Want books like Zombie?
Our community of 10,000+ authors has personally recommended 85 books like Zombie.
5 book lists we think you will like!
Interested in Michigan, psychopathy, and serial killers?
10,000+ authors have recommended their favorite books and what they love about them. Browse their picks for the best books about Michigan, psychopathy, and serial killers.