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Psycho

Robert Bloch

3.99 AVERAGE

natedarden's review against another edition

4.0

dark tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

elle_wren's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

redheadtreefrog's review against another edition

4.5

dark tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Loved it! Even though I knew the thing because I've seen the original movie, it was still eerie and fantastic.

stephanieanneauthor's review against another edition

5.0

dark tense medium-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: Yes

This story is a classic for a reason. Obviously, you can't argue how iconic the film is, but after reading the book I firmly believe that this is one of those instances where the book is better than the movie. We get more insight into the characters' thoughts and motivations, especially when it comes to Norman Bates. Just as I've re-watched the film multiple times, I would absolutely re-read this book.

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jkpiowa's review against another edition

3.0

challenging dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

gentle_garbage_baby's review against another edition

2.25

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Not as exciting as I thought it was going to be. Figured out the plot twist a fair while before it was revealed. Not the most engaging horror I've ever read.

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