Psycho (1959)

For such a short book this was pleasant to listen to - I saw the movie ages ago and I honestly remembered nothing of the end of this book - I didn't realize it was a series either - kind of makes me want to read the rest. The psychology around this character and the whole book was epic and Norman is kind of a villain you love in a way - or at least for me - it also kind of makes me want to watch the movie again. A must read I'd say if you've seen movie. ( )

I listened to this on audio... it was so horrifying that I immediately listened to it again! ( )

Poor lonely Mary
lost her head over some cash
in more ways than one. ( )

I've been meaning to get around to reading this defining work of horror for quite some time. In fact, SK recommended it to me within [b:Danse Macabre|11563|Danse Macabre|Stephen King|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1309287093s/11563.jpg|1230142], and I just knew that someday, somehow, I'd come back around to it.

Of course, this book was already old when I read that SK book back in '89 and now I feel kinda foolish for putting off this classic so damn long.

What's my excuse? I thought the story would be kinda... you know... old. Out of date. Without tension.

I really shouldn't listen to myself.

This was a pretty damn tight thriller with very well drawn characters and all the proper reveals to love and enjoy. We all know the shower scene and we all know the BIG surprise of Norman and his mother's secret relationship. :)

Classic. Good. Scary. Creepy. All told, perfect for October. :) Anyone have any popcorn for the movie? ( )

The book is always better. This one is absolutely case in point. And to be fair, I like the Hitchcock film. But the book is always better. ( )