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A review by marcus_bines
Psycho by Robert Bloch
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I've watched the Hitchcock movie several times, but had never read the novel it's based on. Turns out it's a very faithful adaptation, with exactly the same structure, which meant that for me there were few surprises. Nevertheless, the writing was good, straightforward and fast-paced, and I still felt the tension inherent in the final scenes in the Bates house, despite knowing what would happen.