1.32k reviews for:

Psycho

Robert Bloch

3.99 AVERAGE

alondra_miller69's review against another edition

4.0

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4.5 Stars

Really classic horror, but a little before its time?? Transvestitism, incestuous relationships, murder, sexual deviancy, multiple personalities. All of these things come together for a classic horror novel that does not start with a bang, but with a slash.

I took off 1/2 star because I really, really wanted to know how we got to "The End." That transformation happened decades ago, not with the devil we know now.

Highly recommended.

alisha_shafaat's review against another edition

3.0

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

metalgeartofu's review against another edition

4.0

dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

sarahmariee's review against another edition

4.0

challenging dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

bookish_madison's review against another edition

4.0

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A young woman, a shower, and a shadow of a knife. These three things made one of horror cinema’s most famous scenes. This storyline was great, and I honestly felt this was the perfect length for this book. Everything was wrapped up almost perfectly and every character’s plot was finished. I loved the ending, and the acceptance of one’s self in insanity. I honestly wish this book was a a stand alone, and I have no desire to read the other books that follow this. If it weren’t for this book, we may not got see one of the most iconic shots in horror history.

dannyitisntreal's review against another edition

3.0

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Funny how Psycho shows more bathroom tolerance than JK Rowling. He may be a blueprint for transphobic tropes but Lila Crane just shrugs off Norman Bates sharing bathroom space with her sister... murder aside.

melissaalgood's review against another edition

3.5

dark mysterious fast-paced

kique22's review against another edition

5.0

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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A old fun time killer read.

njuska_13's review against another edition

4.5

dark tense medium-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

dadcalves's review against another edition

4.0

dark slow-paced