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Labyrinthine twists, excellent pacing, and hard-boiled, swaggering dialogue (Washington Post )
The Master of the psychological thriller (People )
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Just before she died, Patty Bigelow confessed to having killed a man. Now her niece Tanya is obsessed with finding out the truth about her aunt’s crime – and she needs Alex Delaware’s help . . .
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I feel that Obsession shows that Kellerman has really found his form. He continues now with his theme of indepth sleuthing with the aid of the fine Milo Sturgis. He appears to enjoy the complicated plots, intrigue and detective work. And his use of conversation mainly between Delaware and Sturgis is excellent. Perhaps more of his psychiatry would be great. But for Delaware fans this is an excellent book.
20 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Strong Premise, Drawn-Out Plot, Weak Character Development, and Lots of Abnormal Psychology
26 May 2007
Format:Hardcover
Fans of Jonathan Kellerman's Alex Delaware novels will be pleased that Obsession features lots of Alex Delaware playing judicious shrink (both to a patient and in solving crimes) and plenty of Milo investigating. For those who don't like Robin, she plays a tiny role in this story.
The story starts off with a very strong premise: A former patient, Tanya Bigelow, wants his help in contacting Milo to get some help in checking out what seems to be a death-bed confession from her adopted mother, Patty, a highly regarded ER nurse. Alex correctly points out that there may be no crime at all, but Tanya wants to know. Tanya becomes Alex's patient again as her obsessive-compulsive tendencies resurface in the wake of becoming an orphan for the second time. Part of the appeal of the story is that you'll be rooting for Tanya throughout. That makes it easier to emotionally relate to the mystery.
The book soon bogs down into an extensive procedural that involves checking out all of the crimes associated with the areas around the places where Patty and Tanya had lived. Very little of this digging turns out to be relevant to solving the Patty mystery . . . but new questions arise as the investigation triggers strong reactions that pull Alex and Milo toward different puzzles. Along the way, you'll meet some pretty unappealing (at best) and disgusting (at worst) characters who will usually surprise you by acting more unpleasantly than you expect. I felt like I needed a long shower with lots of soap to get the filth off me after reading this book.
The characters are either drawn in very simple terms, or stay exactly the same throughout the book, with the exception of Tanya. Thank God for that! Otherwise, you will often feel like you are reading an overly plot-driven novel where the characters don't matter.
If you like intricate plots, you'll feel like you've got a dandy here. For my taste, the plot development seemed like it was overdone. I would have been happier with a simpler plot that moved along faster in a shorter book.
If abnormal psychology is your thing, Obsession is rich in that vein. You'll get keen insights into at least two different types that you probably don't run across every day.
The book's charm is mostly wrapped up in many short sequences involving Blanche, Alex's dog. These sections are fine enough to make you want to see a whole book that revolves around Alex and Blanche.
For those who like intricate plots and adore abnormal psychology, Obsession will be a four- or a five-star book.
The story starts off with a very strong premise: A former patient, Tanya Bigelow, wants his help in contacting Milo to get some help in checking out what seems to be a death-bed confession from her adopted mother, Patty, a highly regarded ER nurse. Alex correctly points out that there may be no crime at all, but Tanya wants to know. Tanya becomes Alex's patient again as her obsessive-compulsive tendencies resurface in the wake of becoming an orphan for the second time. Part of the appeal of the story is that you'll be rooting for Tanya throughout. That makes it easier to emotionally relate to the mystery.
The book soon bogs down into an extensive procedural that involves checking out all of the crimes associated with the areas around the places where Patty and Tanya had lived. Very little of this digging turns out to be relevant to solving the Patty mystery . . . but new questions arise as the investigation triggers strong reactions that pull Alex and Milo toward different puzzles. Along the way, you'll meet some pretty unappealing (at best) and disgusting (at worst) characters who will usually surprise you by acting more unpleasantly than you expect. I felt like I needed a long shower with lots of soap to get the filth off me after reading this book.
The characters are either drawn in very simple terms, or stay exactly the same throughout the book, with the exception of Tanya. Thank God for that! Otherwise, you will often feel like you are reading an overly plot-driven novel where the characters don't matter.
If you like intricate plots, you'll feel like you've got a dandy here. For my taste, the plot development seemed like it was overdone. I would have been happier with a simpler plot that moved along faster in a shorter book.
If abnormal psychology is your thing, Obsession is rich in that vein. You'll get keen insights into at least two different types that you probably don't run across every day.
The book's charm is mostly wrapped up in many short sequences involving Blanche, Alex's dog. These sections are fine enough to make you want to see a whole book that revolves around Alex and Blanche.
For those who like intricate plots and adore abnormal psychology, Obsession will be a four- or a five-star book.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Don't get me wrong I love Jonathan Kellerman's book, in particular the Alex Delaware novels, but Obsession isn't the best. Perhaps it was the mood I was in when I read it but I found it, and I hate to say this, boring (sorry Jonathan) & I didn't really care what happened to the characters.
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Published 13 months ago by jgoconnor
Obsession
Up to Jonathan Kellerman's usual high standard. Thriller fiction, exciting, nail biting stuff. A nurse dies, a deathbed secret revealed to her daughter leads to murder.
Published on 3 Aug 2009 by Mrs Kathleen Scanlon
good but a little confusing
the plot is ok if a bit thin at the end. could do with a character reference at the beginning of the book to refer to as he doesn't mention a character for a while and then refers... Read more
Published on 18 July 2009 by Mrs. Anita Mcskimming
More of the same
I really used to enjoy reading Jonathon Kellerman's books about Alex Delaware, Milo and Robin but it's getting to be the same old stories over again but with a different... Read more
Published on 9 Dec 2008 by wayne
Hard Work
Totally agree with R Clary. I've read all Kellerman's books and have never found one so difficult to read. Read more
Published on 30 July 2008 by Julia Fox
Boring
I have been reading this book every night for the last 3 weeks and I find that 2 chapters absolute maximum a night are all I can handle, it's just so dull. Read more
Published on 21 July 2008 by Clarey R
A Return To Form
Something of a return to form - and certainly an improvement on the last two in the series (Rage & Therapy). I found this both an engaging read and a satisfying whodunit. Read more
Published on 20 Jun 2008 by Catblack_uk
Good entertainment
Not much different from the other Alex Delaware novels. And exactly that's my problem with it: same characters, no surprises (okay, apart from the new dog), psychopath about town. Read more
Published on 6 May 2008 by TKr
Hard work
Boring, boring, boring. Am used to the high pace and twists and turns of a James Patterson novel and this comes nowhere near. Read more
Published on 11 Mar 2008 by S. Blake
Strong Premise, Drawn-Out Plot, Weak Character Development, and Lots...
Fans of Jonathan Kellerman's Alex Delaware novels will be pleased that Obsession features lots of Alex Delaware playing judicious shrink (both to a patient and in solving crimes)... Read more
Published on 26 May 2007 by Donald Mitchell
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