A review by renny_
Psycho by Robert Bloch

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.