Lying on the Couch by Irvin D. Yalom

Lying on the Couch

Irvin D. Yalom

384 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction psychology reflective medium-paced
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From the bestselling author of Love's Executioner and When Nietzsche Wept comes a provocative exploration of the unusual relationships three therapists form with their patients. Seymour is a therapist of the old school who blurs the boundary of se...

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Moods

reflective 80%
informative 65%
emotional 35%
challenging 27%
funny 22%
tense 22%
inspiring 12%
lighthearted 12%
mysterious 12%
adventurous 10%
dark 10%
hopeful 10%
sad 2%

Pace

medium 68%
slow 20%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Character: 43% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | No: 30% | Yes: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.86

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