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A review by duskk_novels
The Interpretation of Murder by Jed Rubenfeld
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
5/5 inspired by Sigmund Freud's psychoanalysis, this is an intense, intriguing murder mystery where a sadistic killer is savagely attacking Manhattan's wealthiest heiresses. An intricate tale of murder, taking you to the most dark and dangerous places of the human mind.
A young woman is found dangling from a chandelier, whipped, mutilated and strangled. 24 hours later, the rebellious Nora Acton narrowly escapes the same fate. Left traumatised and hysterical, she loses her memory of the attack. Dr younger, a Freudian analyst is committed to helping her regain her memory whilst using Freudian theories to guide him through the subterfuges of the human mind.
This was elegantly crafted. A harrowing thriller that integrates Freudian theories and Shakespearian literature to explain human behaviour and uncover truths that are just as deadly as the people. Simple, enthralling writing style, brilliant characters with mind shattering plot twists. Although the world building was a little complicated and confusing.
Dr Younger and Detective Littlemore were my favourites. I loved Younger's 'chill' attitude whilst dealing with a murder mystery. He's a sweet, decent, trusting character, a stark contrast against the men preying on Nora's downfall. Littlemore's dedication and ingenious methods to find the killer was admirable, uncoiling a mass of unfathomable, evil secrets. (Also they're so hilarious). This strays from a typical murder mystery, combining literature and psychology to better understand inhumanity and providing a clearer link between psychoanalysis, literature and human evil. A suspenseful, gripping, fantastic read !
Definitely for thriller fans and people who love/study/have studied psychology.
A young woman is found dangling from a chandelier, whipped, mutilated and strangled. 24 hours later, the rebellious Nora Acton narrowly escapes the same fate. Left traumatised and hysterical, she loses her memory of the attack. Dr younger, a Freudian analyst is committed to helping her regain her memory whilst using Freudian theories to guide him through the subterfuges of the human mind.
This was elegantly crafted. A harrowing thriller that integrates Freudian theories and Shakespearian literature to explain human behaviour and uncover truths that are just as deadly as the people. Simple, enthralling writing style, brilliant characters with mind shattering plot twists. Although the world building was a little complicated and confusing.
Dr Younger and Detective Littlemore were my favourites. I loved Younger's 'chill' attitude whilst dealing with a murder mystery. He's a sweet, decent, trusting character, a stark contrast against the men preying on Nora's downfall. Littlemore's dedication and ingenious methods to find the killer was admirable, uncoiling a mass of unfathomable, evil secrets. (Also they're so hilarious). This strays from a typical murder mystery, combining literature and psychology to better understand inhumanity and providing a clearer link between psychoanalysis, literature and human evil. A suspenseful, gripping, fantastic read !
Definitely for thriller fans and people who love/study/have studied psychology.