Review of Deviancy
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Review of Deviancy
[Following is a volunteer review of "Deviancy" by Rose Linderman, Psy.D..]
A disturbing story that makes you think about another part of the reality to which we are usually oblivious. Why do we choose to do the things we do? And why is there someone who decides to go against all the social and moral norms? Or do they get to choose? A forensic psychologist who devotes her life to answering these questions finds herself in the middle of a case that fascinates with its horror in the circumstances of an apparently peaceful city. During the investigation, Dr. Susan Kasson leads her profession with devotedness, and the reader has the opportunity to observe the forensic psychology field from the inside. Deviancy is not a solve-it-yourself mystery but a dive into the darkest corners of the darkest minds.
This is a book that stays with the reader after finishing it. It consists of two parallel storylines, which you don't expect for the short volume that the book has; it manages to put together the overall case and the day-to-day work of a forensic psychologist. Dr. Rose Linderman, Psy.D. allows the reader to get some ideas about the profession itself but also about the distinct characters of people with whom a forensic psychologist has to work. The story does not have a continuous flow but consists of blocks that go back and forth in time and space, which gives it a fascinating dynamic. The best part is that the reader can sense the authenticity that the book provides as it comes from someone who works in this field and has in-depth knowledge of it. I also enjoyed the font of the text; this is s a tiny detail but adds mystery to the experience.
I really enjoyed the book; although it felt a little confusing at the beginning, the story came together a little further in the reading. I think some parts contain too much description for a short book. It may feel like a documentary type of expression: not a necessarily negative aspect but something that you have to keep in mind.
I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. I found very few errors, and I am thankful to the author for sharing her knowledge about this gloomy but captivating field. It's a remarkable opportunity to capture what goes on in the day-to-day work of a forensic psychologist in the form of a fiction book. I did not expect such a substantial content from a short story.
I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a story that combines a little bit from a detective and a thriller. I find it unique as the author offers an authentic reflection of the forensic field.
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A disturbing story that makes you think about another part of the reality to which we are usually oblivious. Why do we choose to do the things we do? And why is there someone who decides to go against all the social and moral norms? Or do they get to choose? A forensic psychologist who devotes her life to answering these questions finds herself in the middle of a case that fascinates with its horror in the circumstances of an apparently peaceful city. During the investigation, Dr. Susan Kasson leads her profession with devotedness, and the reader has the opportunity to observe the forensic psychology field from the inside. Deviancy is not a solve-it-yourself mystery but a dive into the darkest corners of the darkest minds.
This is a book that stays with the reader after finishing it. It consists of two parallel storylines, which you don't expect for the short volume that the book has; it manages to put together the overall case and the day-to-day work of a forensic psychologist. Dr. Rose Linderman, Psy.D. allows the reader to get some ideas about the profession itself but also about the distinct characters of people with whom a forensic psychologist has to work. The story does not have a continuous flow but consists of blocks that go back and forth in time and space, which gives it a fascinating dynamic. The best part is that the reader can sense the authenticity that the book provides as it comes from someone who works in this field and has in-depth knowledge of it. I also enjoyed the font of the text; this is s a tiny detail but adds mystery to the experience.
I really enjoyed the book; although it felt a little confusing at the beginning, the story came together a little further in the reading. I think some parts contain too much description for a short book. It may feel like a documentary type of expression: not a necessarily negative aspect but something that you have to keep in mind.
I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. I found very few errors, and I am thankful to the author for sharing her knowledge about this gloomy but captivating field. It's a remarkable opportunity to capture what goes on in the day-to-day work of a forensic psychologist in the form of a fiction book. I did not expect such a substantial content from a short story.
I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a story that combines a little bit from a detective and a thriller. I find it unique as the author offers an authentic reflection of the forensic field.
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Deviancy
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