/lit/ - Literature

Sup /lit/,
I don't really post on this board so I'm hoping this is the right thread for it. I could use some help finding a book I read ages ago that I'd like to reread.

All I remember is it took place during or after an alien invasion, and the earth has been just about conquered. The aliens either built large buildings in our cities that they lived in, or they parked their ships there.
The aliens were telepaths, and could sense hate in our minds so they could kill us before we can get a chance to kill them. There was on particular scene where this crazy guy is trying to kill this alien going down the road. He doesn't hate the creature however, he loves it. He thinks it's the most beautiful god damn thing he's ever seen. As he radiates all these good vibes the alien doesn't sense anything wrong, and he pulls the trigger on his weapon successfully killing the alien.
This gives hope to the resistance and I think they utilize similar practices later on.

I read it about ten years ago, and it it didn't seem new when I got it.

I know this isn't much to go on, but if anyone has an idea I'd appreciate it.