A review by _sequel_
Psycho by Robert Bloch

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I definitely did not see that ending coming. <spoiler alert> I never really do predict the inclusion of dissociative identity disorder as a plot point, probably because this is only the second time I’ve ever seen it used (the first being the K-drama “Bad and Crazy”). It’s not that many times, but it’s weird that it happened twice, right?

I can’t decide at the end if a person in complete control of their sanity (or lack thereof) is more or less terrifying. But I do think it was fitting I was listening to the Ballad of Sweeney Todd as I finished reading the story.

I’m super curious how the author turned this book into a series though, since I can’t imagine where the plot could go from here. The ending was pretty conclusive and satisfying! I guess I’ll have to read the sequels and see! I only hope none are prequels, since the history behind this story was pretty well established.