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Psycho by Robert Bloch
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bookshelves: 2017, classics, horror


What a great classic to read leading up to Halloween. And what better costume could you come up with than that of, my man, Norman Bates. Just put on dead moms dress, smear on some make-up and let's get crazy.

I think the book is very close to the movie version. Obviously you get a greater visual of the shower scene in the movie, but the book really put me more in the head of Norman and I could see the psycho in him much deeper than is revealed in the movie.

Psycho is well written, short, and gives a perfect excuse to avoid seedy hotels along deserted highways.
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Reading Progress

December 17, 2016 – Shelved
December 17, 2016 – Shelved as: to-read
October 23, 2017 – Started Reading
October 23, 2017 – Shelved as: 2017
October 23, 2017 – Shelved as: classics
October 23, 2017 – Shelved as: horror
October 29, 2017 – Finished Reading

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message 1: by Mike (new)

Mike Have you watched the TV series, "Bates Motel", at all, Wayne? Really enjoyed the first season and have been meaning to watch more.


Wayne Barrett Mike wrote: "Have you watched the TV series, "Bates Motel", at all, Wayne? Really enjoyed the first season and have been meaning to watch more."I think I heard of it but have never seen it. I'll look into it.


message 3: by Will (new)

Will Byrnes I'll bet you wouldn't hurt a fly.


Wayne Barrett Will wrote: "I'll bet you wouldn't hurt a fly." ; )


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