Reviews

Psycho by Robert Bloch

blyadele's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

spectracommunist's review against another edition

3.0

A far repressed version of what Ed Gein really did.

lemon_cake's review against another edition

dark fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.0

fr_eddie's review against another edition

3.0

3,25 una storia horror che è diventata un cult, anche se non sono riuscita a godermela appieno dato che già conoscevo il twist finale.

Ho trovato un po' strano il linguaggio usato, ma per essere stato scritto nel 1959 ci sta, niente da dire.

kristen4882's review against another edition

4.0

I recommend to anyone who likes the movie - it’s interesting to compare. I always enjoy being able to get the characters narrative and thoughts that aren’t always able to be captured on screen… Especially Norman and Lila’s thoughts and motivations in this story.

thecurseofchris's review against another edition

4.0

I much prefer the Hitchcock film (as well as the EXCELLENT Bates Motel series, go watch it if you've not seen it), but the original Psycho novel is a must-read if you're a fan. It unfortunately doesn't carry as much weight if you know how it ends, but it still makes for a good read and really dives into Norman Bates' conscience.

sad_bee's review against another edition

2.0

overused scenario with mommy issues. ერთ დღეში წასაკითხად წავა.

glenvisceration's review against another edition

4.0

I think I enjoyed it more having somehow not actually seen the movie, so somehow the story still held some surprise for me.

rjdenney's review against another edition

4.0

Honestly if I had never seen the movie and had just read this for the first time I would've been floored with the twist. I bet when it first came out it fucked people up haha now off to rewatch the movie!

briannesha's review against another edition

dark tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5