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3.89 AVERAGE
3.89 AVERAGE
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
The beginning of this one really gripped me and I was so invested. Zane, the chameleon he is, is just captivating. Towards the end it fell a little flat for me which is why it's not rated a 4.
Enjoyable read just not a favorite by this author, who I love. Don’t get it twisted
Enjoyable read just not a favorite by this author, who I love. Don’t get it twisted
A Sexy, Suspense Filled Slow Burn that Assaults Your Senses...
“Psychopath” is my first foray into anything written by author Louise Collins, and I have to say I whole heartedly recommend it! I recommend it not only because the story itself is a lovely combination of darkness infused naivety and cerebral psychological thrills, but because it is unavoidably sexy, refreshingly intelligent, and endlessly fascinating.
Here Collins gives us the story of Quinn and Zane, Quinn being a resolute but rather timid psychologist determined to complete his hard-won study on the origins of psychopathy within a very distinct prison population of violent murderers. A man who remains steadfastly strong-minded and secure in his abilities professionally but struggles desperately with self-doubt and heartbreak in his personal life. And Zane, a notorious public figure already famous for his charming, chameleon like ways, now an even more famous incarcerated murderer serving a life sentence for a series of murders so confusing in their context he becomes one of the focal points of Quinn’s inmate study. However, all that appears to be Zane is anything but, and as Quinn progresses in his research, interacts more and more with Zane, his preconceived notions, thoughts, and emotions toward and about the unapologetic murderer get dangerously tangled and morphed.
What follows is a winding, intellectually thrilling slow burn that assaults your senses with painstakingly planted twists and turns. The chemistry between Quinn and Zane is palpable, as is Quinn’s confusion and inner turmoil over what is actually happening between them and who Zane really is. It is a mind-bending series of interactions so emotionally complex, so riddled with passion, hatred, and utter confusion, you can’t help but read it in one sitting. Additionally, the devious journey Zane leads all involved on, the glimpses you get into the inner workings of not only his mind, but his very soul are as wondrous as they are heartbreaking. As the man you think he is, all that you thought you knew at the beginning is anything but. And the ending, simply brilliant! I could happily read ten more novels about this pair alone and never lose interest.
“Psychopath” is my first foray into anything written by author Louise Collins, and I have to say I whole heartedly recommend it! I recommend it not only because the story itself is a lovely combination of darkness infused naivety and cerebral psychological thrills, but because it is unavoidably sexy, refreshingly intelligent, and endlessly fascinating.
Here Collins gives us the story of Quinn and Zane, Quinn being a resolute but rather timid psychologist determined to complete his hard-won study on the origins of psychopathy within a very distinct prison population of violent murderers. A man who remains steadfastly strong-minded and secure in his abilities professionally but struggles desperately with self-doubt and heartbreak in his personal life. And Zane, a notorious public figure already famous for his charming, chameleon like ways, now an even more famous incarcerated murderer serving a life sentence for a series of murders so confusing in their context he becomes one of the focal points of Quinn’s inmate study. However, all that appears to be Zane is anything but, and as Quinn progresses in his research, interacts more and more with Zane, his preconceived notions, thoughts, and emotions toward and about the unapologetic murderer get dangerously tangled and morphed.
What follows is a winding, intellectually thrilling slow burn that assaults your senses with painstakingly planted twists and turns. The chemistry between Quinn and Zane is palpable, as is Quinn’s confusion and inner turmoil over what is actually happening between them and who Zane really is. It is a mind-bending series of interactions so emotionally complex, so riddled with passion, hatred, and utter confusion, you can’t help but read it in one sitting. Additionally, the devious journey Zane leads all involved on, the glimpses you get into the inner workings of not only his mind, but his very soul are as wondrous as they are heartbreaking. As the man you think he is, all that you thought you knew at the beginning is anything but. And the ending, simply brilliant! I could happily read ten more novels about this pair alone and never lose interest.
fast-paced
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Ploughed through his book in a day and a half. The premise was great, the two main characters were such contrasts but there were underlying contradictions to them both that made them both very conflicting men.
There were times when I thought Quinn was being very naive with his candor and behaviour towards a murderer in prison, but given his youth and his eagerness to continue the study and his work, it allowed me to suspend a lot of my disbelief.
It was, dare I say it, cozy at times, with an intimate setting that could've almost been adapted into a play. I wish the subplot of Zane's criminal history didn't seem like such an afterthought (or rather, that the twist hadn't been discarded and explained away so easily) but that didn't stop me from enjoy what was a tense and well-built up relationship between the two men.
Can't wait to read more of Collins' work!
There were times when I thought Quinn was being very naive with his candor and behaviour towards a murderer in prison, but given his youth and his eagerness to continue the study and his work, it allowed me to suspend a lot of my disbelief.
It was, dare I say it, cozy at times, with an intimate setting that could've almost been adapted into a play. I wish the subplot of Zane's criminal history didn't seem like such an afterthought (or rather, that the twist hadn't been discarded and explained away so easily) but that didn't stop me from enjoy what was a tense and well-built up relationship between the two men.
Can't wait to read more of Collins' work!
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes