- Hardcover: 352 pages
- Publisher: Michael Joseph Ltd (31 Jan 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0718148231
- ISBN-13: 978-0718148232
- Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 15.8 x 3.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 576,446 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Patty Bigelow thought she'd finally figured life out. Then her wayward sister Leila abandons her child, Tanya, on her doorstep. The aunt and troubled niece slowly learn to live together, with the help of Dr Alex Delaware's counselling. Now, fifteen years later, Tanya is back in Alex's office, a self-possessed Harvard student, about to enter graduate school in clinical psychology. Patty - the only real mother she's ever known - has died and left Tanya with a chilling legacy: a deathbed confession that her aunt murdered a man years earlier. Tanya has tried to let go of the confession. But it soon becomes clear that nothing short of finding out the truth will do. And she needs Alex's help...
About the Author
Jonathan Kellerman is the international bestselling thriller writer best known for his series featuring psychologist Alex Delaware. He has won many awards for his novels, including the prestigious Edgar. He is married to the novelist Faye Kellerman and lives in Los Angeles.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Kellerman continues fine run,
By nickyb (Hong Kong) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Obsession (Alex Delaware Novels) (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:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Strong Premise, Drawn-Out Plot, Weak Character Development, and Lots of Abnormal Psychology,
By Donald Mitchell "Jesus Loves You!" (Thanks for Providing My Reviews over 110,000 Helpful Votes Globally) - See all my reviews (TOP 100 REVIEWER) (VINE VOICE) (HALL OF FAME REVIEWER)
This review is from: Obsession (Alex Delaware Novels) (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.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not the Best,
This review is from: Obsession (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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