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mothqueen's review against another edition
4.5
This is the first Freud book I've read, and the first psychoanalysis book I've read in its entirety, so I don't have much to compare it to, but I can say I found it really interesting. It's not overly complicated like lacan, but if you're completely unfamiliar with psychoanalysis, I'd suggest watching one or two of the many great videos about the subject on YouTube.
sililez's review
4.0
I always wondered how Freud could simultaneously be regarded as a premier mind in science, and also a massive pervert. I now know. Most of the "chapters" (they're more like essays) in this book have a structure where Freud presents a really interesting point, such as what creates drives and how thoughts move from the unconscious to the conscious, and then will spend the last third of the chapter discussing how it applies to sex. Super interesting stuff, but it's very clear what his focus for the information was.
In saying that, it's a very engaging read. The ideas he presents are very interesting, and he doesn't waste words. Reading this book requires a lot of focus to follow the points being made - I suspect this was not intended for mass consumption, but rather for other scientists to read. He does not mince words or waste the readers time.
Rating:
4/5 - An engaging read that talks about a lot of very fascinating psychological concepts. If it weren't for the extreme focus on sexual drives and the occasional argument that I didn't think really flowed, this would be a 5/5.
Who I'd recommend this to:
Anyone with an interest in the foundations of psychology and the human condition.
In saying that, it's a very engaging read. The ideas he presents are very interesting, and he doesn't waste words. Reading this book requires a lot of focus to follow the points being made - I suspect this was not intended for mass consumption, but rather for other scientists to read. He does not mince words or waste the readers time.
Rating:
4/5 - An engaging read that talks about a lot of very fascinating psychological concepts. If it weren't for the extreme focus on sexual drives and the occasional argument that I didn't think really flowed, this would be a 5/5.
Who I'd recommend this to:
Anyone with an interest in the foundations of psychology and the human condition.
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