Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, Mental illnessModerate
Misogyny, Sexism, SuicideMinor
Transphobia, Forced institutionalization, BloodCommunity Reviews
Summary of 2391 reviews
Moods
mysterious 80%
tense 79%
sad 11%
emotional 8%
challenging 7%
adventurous 6%
reflective 2%
funny 1%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 31%
slow 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Character: 28% | Plot: 22%Strong character development?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%Average rating
175 pages | first published 1959
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ISBN/UID: 9781590203354
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Overlook Press
Publication date: 25 May 2010
Description
The story was all too real-indeed this classic was inspired by the real-life story of Ed Gein, a psychotic murderer who led a dual life. Alfred Hitchcock too was captivated, and turned the book into one of the most-loved classic films of all time ...Book Information
175 pages | first published 1959
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ISBN/UID: 9781590203354
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Overlook Press
Publication date: 25 May 2010
Description
The story was all too real-indeed this classic was inspired by the real-life story of Ed Gein, a psychotic murderer who led a dual life. Alfred Hitchcock too was captivated, and turned the book into one of the most-loved classic films of all time ...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, Mental illnessModerate
Misogyny, Sexism, SuicideMinor
Transphobia, Forced institutionalization, BloodCommunity Reviews
Summary of 2391 reviews
Moods
mysterious 80%
tense 79%
sad 11%
emotional 8%
challenging 7%
adventurous 6%
reflective 2%
funny 1%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 31%
slow 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Character: 28% | Plot: 22%Strong character development?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%Average rating