I think the concept is actually a little weak and
unrealistic because most serial killers try to differentiate themselves and
make a scene; stand out to the media and become well known. That is why they
all have their little signature to put on the crime. However, the impressionist
is just a copy cat, which is understandable if he worships Jazz’s father. But
this worship seems more like a cult member than a serial killer and strays from
the central concept for me. He is unoriginal and unlike a realistic serial
killer. Also serial killers are usually geniuses and are extremely difficult to
catch, so I don’t imagine a child helping out in that pursuit. I did not like
the ending because even though there is going to be a sequel, I don’t think it
rounded out enough edges to be complete.
I Hunt Killers by Barry Lyga
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3 comments:
Serial Killers are, yes, often ones to differentiate themselves from others because they want to stand out and they want to be known for their own, if you will, work. However, there have been actual cases of "copycat" serial killers. The reasons that they copy well known serial killers is usually their own reasoning. Perhaps they think that if they copy a serial killer, it will throw off the police until they wish to be caught. Many can not understand the mind of such a murderer. As it has been said before, "it takes the insane to understand the insane."
I agree with your point that it is a little bit strange for the serial to be a "copycat." I would think that a serial killer would want to be original and have their own mark to leave. However, I do see the objective in being a "copycat." It could potentially throw off police which could help prevent them from being caught. I also don't think that anyone can understand the mind of a serial killer. The serial killer may be doing it for a completely different reason.
I agree that many of the concepts of the novel are unrealistic. In real circumstances, the police would never turn to a 17 year old boy for assistance. If anything, they would keep a close eye on him as he would be a suspect. Set that aside, Jazz is 17 in years not experience. He has seen and understood the grotesque details of the killers perspective. He has the ability to bring skills to the table no law enforcer can.
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