SuitabookPsycho Killer
Cecily von Ziegesar
- Reading
- Before reading, discuss whether a parody that pairs glamorous social life with graphic violence sounds appealing. If you read together, pause after violent scenes, or when violence first appears, to check how your reader is finding the tone.
- Themes
- Violence as slasher parody: Serena decides to eliminate Nate, and Blair considers getting rid of people who have irritated her; the story is presented as a slasher reimagining with grisly scenes. The premise makes extreme violence a prominent part of the parody, but does not establish whether the narrative criticises, excuses or celebrates it.
- Friendship and social rivalry: Serena returns hoping to make amends with Blair after their friendship has been strained, with Nate described as coming between them. The book’s stance on this remains unclear.
- Worth knowing
- The premise involves attempted murder, serial-killer characters and grisly, over-the-top gore. If graphic violence is a concern for your reader, it may help to check how vividly the scenes are presented.