The reviewer finds the book to be a great read but notes that John Douglas's subsequent works repeat similar content. The book is engaging but may not offer new insights for those familiar with the author's other works.
This Reddit discussion shares mixed feelings about the book. While it's engaging and provides valuable insights into criminal profiling, the reviewer mentions that John Douglas tends to repeat similar ideas in his other books. If you're new to his work, it's a great starting point, but for those familiar with his writing, it might feel redundant.
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It's a great read, but you'll pretty much never need to read anything else by John Douglas afterward.
He basically just says the same shit over and over...
A great starting point for those new to his work, but may feel redundant for familiar readers.