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Psycho

Robert Bloch

3.99 AVERAGE

johnny_the_ginger's review against another edition

4.0

Excellent story! The story line is very similar to the film it inspired, but naturally with more detail. I love that it gives the perspective of the psychopathic murderer.

amberc11's review against another edition

5.0

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

johnnyb1954's review against another edition

4.0

It would have been interesting to read this book before seeing the movie 3 or 4 times. It would have been really interesting to read it in 1959. But despite knowing the story, it is a good read. The movie is actually pretty true to the book.

amberjackonski's review against another edition

2.5

adventurous challenging dark mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

renny_'s review against another edition

4.0

I've never watched the movie that came from this book because I always wanted to read the book first. So I sat down the other day and started reading it. So quickly into the book you notice Norman isn't exactly Normal. And throughout the novel you can tell when his mental state is faltering and when he's stable. He even claims at one point that Uncle Joe drank himself to death (no spoiler, but if you read you know what really happened.) Norman is in denial about everything in his life. It's almost sad. The only character I didn't like was Lila- "I'm just going to forget about everything like it never happened!" SERIOUSLY?!? I think she might have some issues herself after reading those lines. I saw the ending coming, but only because I have seen so many similar books/movies that use the ending. I bet when this book came out in 1959 the ending was mind blowing. Definitely worth a read because it's quick and the last few chapters-no matter how many scary movies and books I've seen-sent chills down my spine. Probably won't read the sequels (this book seems to me like it doesn't necessarily demand any) but definitely loved this one! Can't wait to finally check out the movie.