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I wasn't a huge fan of this book - I'm more of a Health at Any Size type of person and this book wants to make eating reasonable portions and the psychology of overeating seem "easy" once you manage to get some self-control. The real world doesn't work like that. So thanks, but no thanks.
C.Hilderbrand (0 KP) rated The Great Alone in Books
Jun 14, 2018
Good descriptions of the setting but I felt character development was flat, like pulled from a psychology textbook. I also felt the storyline was a bit trite. Do not expect any surprises or plot twists. It was good enough for me to keep reading though and life in Alaska seems like a very powerful experience.
James Koppert (2698 KP) rated We are All Completely Beside Ourselves in Books
Nov 12, 2019
Not sure
Not really sure about this one. In some ways parts of this novel will stay with me, in others it just felt a little lost. Maybe it was the animal behaviour mixed with psychology that was shoehorned in rather then developing the characters more. I'm glad I read it but felt it could give more
Asif Kapadia recommended Crime and Punishment in Books (curated)
A Creepy Psychological Film
I am truly becoming a fan of this director's work. This film although labeled as horror does not rely on the typical jump scares and gimmicks of many modern day horror films. Rather he thinks out of the box, creating a whole new kind of horror that focuses on the mind, the psychology of the human person.
This film takes a look at not only the dark psychology of the human mind but the dark workings of society. I wont spoil anything for those yet to watch it but this film will leave you unnerved in a new light, making you think a little bit deeper but only if you really want to. Either way you have a truly enjoyable twisted film.
This film takes a look at not only the dark psychology of the human mind but the dark workings of society. I wont spoil anything for those yet to watch it but this film will leave you unnerved in a new light, making you think a little bit deeper but only if you really want to. Either way you have a truly enjoyable twisted film.
Kristin (149 KP) rated The Profiler: My Life Hunting Serial Killers and Psychopaths in Books
Dec 7, 2018
I really like how this was presented: Each case was described, evidence was provided as to who Brown believed was the likely suspect, and the status of the case where it sits now was noted (basically, dormant). I just received my Master's in Forensic Psychology, so reading how Brown became a profiler and how she uses her knowledge to work on "cold" cases was both intriguing and helpful for me. I especially liked her idea of creating a suspect bank through ViCAP that could be accessed across the nation, in the event that a suspect in one crime crosses jurisdictions and is interviewed in relation to another crime. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone interested in the Forensic Psychology or Criminology fields, or for those who like such TV shows as the "Law and Order," "Criminal Minds," or "CSI" franchises.
Caffeinated Fae (464 KP) rated Backstage Pass (Sinners on Tour, #1) in Books
Jul 10, 2018
This book was entertaining. It is pure sex. There was not a well developed plot. The sex scenes were deffinitely different. It did read like a porn story though.
I liked the characters and I was excited to see a book featuring a psychology professor who was older. I'm just not sure that all of the sex was necessary but to each their own.
I liked the characters and I was excited to see a book featuring a psychology professor who was older. I'm just not sure that all of the sex was necessary but to each their own.
Deborah (162 KP) rated The Wicked Boy: The Mystery of a Victorian Child Murderer in Books
Dec 19, 2018
I wanted to read this after seeing Kate Summerscale at the Hay Festival talking about the book. I found that I felt very different at the end of the talk to how I felt at the beginning!
A really interesting story and Robert Coombs becomes a real person to the reader across the book.
This would be a good read if you are interested in social history and/or psychology.
A really interesting story and Robert Coombs becomes a real person to the reader across the book.
This would be a good read if you are interested in social history and/or psychology.
Lowri Catryn (229 KP) rated Forensics: The Anatomy of Crime in Books
Jan 4, 2020
Psychology (5 more)
Crime
Patterns
Clear chapters
Educational
Photos
Extremely interesting
Took this book on holiday with me and could not put it down! Managed to read it very quickly. So interesting to learn about forensics and pathology! Behind the scenes of crimes that ordinary people would not realise. Read about interesting cases as the forensic/pathology/psychological/detective work that goes into solving such crimes. Fascinating! Clear chapters also. Including some pictures!
