Lying on the Couch by Irvin D. Yalom

Lying on the Couch

Irvin D. Yalom

384 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction psychology reflective medium-paced

Description

From the bestselling author of Love's Executioner and When Nietzsche Wept comes a provocative exploration of the unusual relationships three therapists form with their patients. Seymour is a therapist of the old school who blurs the boundary of se...

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Community Reviews Summary of 338 reviews

Moods

reflective 79%
informative 73%
emotional 38%
challenging 23%
funny 23%
tense 23%
inspiring 14%
hopeful 11%
lighthearted 11%
dark 8%
mysterious 8%
adventurous 5%
sad 2%

Pace

medium 67%
slow 18%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Character: 41% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 48% | No: 29% | Yes: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 19%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.79

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