![]() ![]() ![]() "I am completely satisfied" and no that was not a Freudian slip of the tongue - or was it? No I will leave you with a quote by Jaidee: We must therefore accept it without complaint when they sometimes collide with a bit of reality against which they are dashed to pieces" ![]() "Illusions commend themselves to us because they save us from pain and allow us to enjoy pleasure instead. I will not give away any more detail as I would love for you to take a ride into your subconscious by reading this most extraordinary book. This author knows his material inside and out and has done meticulous research to combine history with fiction. I studied psychoanalytic theory in depth in University and this reignited my passion for Freud and especially Jung. A twisting and clever plot, historical interest, a primer on psychoanalysis and the Oedipus complex, fascinating characters and it was a thrilling ride from beginning to end. The last book that I enjoyed this much in this genre was "The Alienist" by Caleb Carr that I read in the late nineties. I have not enjoyed a historic literary thriller like this in many years. This is just what the doctor ordered as a salve to my recent brain numbing with young adult books. Twists and turns along with Carl Jung -why oh why!!Ī vixen, an ingénue, some psychiatrists and a sexy detective too!!Ĭomplex, delicious, fun and macabre- you won't go wrong if you give this a try" STARS !! ![]()
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