Psycho by Robert Bloch

Psycho

Psycho #1

Robert Bloch with Richard Powers (Narrator)

5 hours, 23 minutes first pub 1959 (editions)

fiction classics horror thriller dark mysterious tense fast-paced
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The story was all too real-indeed this classic was inspired by the real-life story of Ed Gein, a psychotic murderer who led a dual life. Alfred Hitchcock too was captivated, and turned the book into one of the most-loved classic films of all time ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,007 reviews

Moods

dark 97%
tense 79%
mysterious 77%
sad 10%
emotional 8%
challenging 7%
adventurous 5%
reflective 2%
informative 1%

Pace

fast 69%
medium 28%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Character: 24% | Plot: 22%

Strong character development?

No: 41% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 1% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.98

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