Its one of my absolute favorites, and I think the controversy around how many people cited it as inspiration for serial killing (3 different guys, around 50~ victims) has kept it just under the radar enough that no one talks about it anymore.
Which is a shame, as its probably the best example of villain protagonist I've seen, as well as showing how someone can be both evil and sympathetic without diminishing either.
I just looked up that one and it sounds really interesting. Even if it won't be picked this round, you just made me want to read it eventually.
Its one of my absolute favorites, and I think the controversy around how many people cited it as inspiration for serial killing (3 different guys, around 50~ victims) has kept it just under the radar enough that no one talks about it anymore.
Which is a shame, as its probably the best example of villain protagonist I've seen, as well as showing how someone can be both evil and sympathetic without diminishing either.