A review by wandering_recorder
The Psychopath Test: A Journey Through the Madness Industry by Jon Ronson

funny informative inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced

5.0

This is one of my favorite novels of all time. Read on recommendation of a teacher years ago, I have since reread it two more times because of how amazing it is. In this book we follow Jon Ronson himself, our anxious yet determined journalist, as he dives into the dangerous world of psychopaths. As he explores this concept he touches on many great questions such as how we define psychopaths, the complex history of psychopathy, how the legal and medical systems view this condition, how the common person and media perceive it, and the effects this condition has on individuals along with the world. While those questions may seem clear cut, Ronson provides us with such a great wealth of information that it makes the reader think twice. With a comedic and dry delivery throughout, this is one of my top recommendations to other readers, especially those who are interested in psychology itself.
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