Scan barcode
lethani's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
lectora1205's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Muy buen thriller, no uno, ni dos, varios giros de tuerca que a mi gusto, se sienten naturales.
El final, de "surrender" si tuviera que decirlo en inglés, y aunque no es lo mejor del libro si es totalmente enternecedor.
Totalmente recomendable, ahora vamos por más libros de Sebastian, y por la serie de Terapia, también.
El final, de "surrender" si tuviera que decirlo en inglés, y aunque no es lo mejor del libro si es totalmente enternecedor.
Totalmente recomendable, ahora vamos por más libros de Sebastian, y por la serie de Terapia, también.
anelia93's review against another edition
5.0
Не са пълни 5, а около 4.5 звезди.
Доста добър психологически трилър, който ме държа на тръни през цялото време и не ме остави, докато не го изядох с кориците.
Очаквах някои от обратите, макар и не точно в тази форма. Но да, книгата съдържа интересни пасажи и за някои психически заболявания.
Доста добър психологически трилър, който ме държа на тръни през цялото време и не ме остави, докато не го изядох с кориците.
Spoiler
Обожавам книги за човешкия мозък и нещата, които може да сътвори твой, световете, в които може да ни вкара, без да подозираме.Очаквах някои от обратите, макар и не точно в тази форма. Но да, книгата съдържа интересни пасажи и за някои психически заболявания.
marax3011's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
karmos's review against another edition
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
4.75
mimi203's review
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
sudeshnabora's review against another edition
3.0
Some books are made with the explicit intention of being converted into a movie. "Therapy" by Sebastian Fitzek seems to be one of them.
Set in modern-day Berlin, the story covers the traumatic life experience of an uber-rich Berlin couple, a psychiatrist and a consultant, whose daughter has disappeared. This book is gripping; each chapter leaves you wanting more, and I managed to read the entire 200-page book in one evening, a feat I haven’t achieved in ten years.
Most of the book takes place on a small North Sea island called Parkum. Here, the protagonist meets a possibly dangerous woman named Anna Glass, who is intent on becoming his patient. The book beautifully integrates the harsh weather of an off-season Parkum with the protagonist's progressively worsening health. I believe this is the novel’s biggest strength. Without divulging one of the twists, I can say that once you reach that twist, the entire imagery makes complete sense and ends up being the highlight of the novel and leaves you in awe.
However, my biggest issue was the introduction of numerous twists towards the end. Many felt like they were included just to make the ending unpredictable, lacking organic integration into the story. The writer also relies heavily on plot armor to make things happen. While you later realize the reasoning behind this, and it somewhat explains the developments, during the initial reading you may find these new twists a bit too convenient.
The book’s structure, with short chapters that often end in cliffhangers, manages to capture the readers interest and almost forces them to jump to the next chapter. The writing is clean and straightforward, avoiding flowery language.
In short, this book provides a gripping read but is not something that will stay with you or change you in any way. Overall, "Therapy" is an ordinary psychological thriller that goes a bit too far with unnecessary twists.
Set in modern-day Berlin, the story covers the traumatic life experience of an uber-rich Berlin couple, a psychiatrist and a consultant, whose daughter has disappeared. This book is gripping; each chapter leaves you wanting more, and I managed to read the entire 200-page book in one evening, a feat I haven’t achieved in ten years.
Most of the book takes place on a small North Sea island called Parkum. Here, the protagonist meets a possibly dangerous woman named Anna Glass, who is intent on becoming his patient. The book beautifully integrates the harsh weather of an off-season Parkum with the protagonist's progressively worsening health. I believe this is the novel’s biggest strength. Without divulging one of the twists, I can say that once you reach that twist, the entire imagery makes complete sense and ends up being the highlight of the novel and leaves you in awe.
However, my biggest issue was the introduction of numerous twists towards the end. Many felt like they were included just to make the ending unpredictable, lacking organic integration into the story. The writer also relies heavily on plot armor to make things happen. While you later realize the reasoning behind this, and it somewhat explains the developments, during the initial reading you may find these new twists a bit too convenient.
The book’s structure, with short chapters that often end in cliffhangers, manages to capture the readers interest and almost forces them to jump to the next chapter. The writing is clean and straightforward, avoiding flowery language.
In short, this book provides a gripping read but is not something that will stay with you or change you in any way. Overall, "Therapy" is an ordinary psychological thriller that goes a bit too far with unnecessary twists.
kfogg's review against another edition
5.0
Read in pretty much one sitting. Intriguing throughout with twists and turns and plenty of scenes where you just need to put the story down and reflect on what has just happened. A new author to me and now looking forward to discovering more.