A review by eggmedley
Psycho by Robert Bloch

challenging dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

After many years of being such an avid fan of Hitchcock and his works. I decided to dig deeper into the material. Psycho absolutely lives up to its hype. I adored this short story, only 120ish pages, i finished in 2 nights, couldn't put it down. There are some slight changes from the movie, it was welcomed as this only grew the legacy of Norman Bates and his despicable mother to something larger than life. Excellent pacing, masterful storytelling. My only criticism is how quickly things wrapped up in the 3rd act. I'd loved to have known a little more of the method behind the madness, so to speak. Loved it. Read it now. 
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