Robert Bloch
Psycho
- ISBN 13:
- 9781590203354
- author:
- Robert Bloch
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Overlook Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 175
- Dimensions:
- 13.97 x 1.52 x 20.57 centimetres
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Classics, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Robert Bloch's Psycho is a chilling tale of obsession and the blurred lines between reality and madness. Inspired by the true story of Ed Gein, a notorious serial killer, Bloch crafts a story that is both haunting and unsettling. The novel was adapted into a film by Alfred Hitchcock, cementing its place in cinematic history. At the heart of the story is Norman Bates, a young man with a dark and twisted relationship with his mother. Though she may be deceased, Norman's perception of her is far from reality. As he watches a beautiful woman check into a motel, Norman's inner turmoil is revealed, and the true nature of his bond with his mother is exposed. This gripping novel is a worthwhile read for fans of psychological thrillers, offering a gripping exploration of the human psyche and the darkness that can lurk within.