I quite like the notion that Freud when visiting New York in 1909, assisted a murder investigation using his newly famed techniques. I can’t attest to the accuracy of the science of psychoanalysis but from a plot perspective, I felt it was weaved in quite well and wasn't heavily applied. I felt quite drawn to the idea that Freud could have assisted in a murder investigation. This creates an interesting and intriguing perspective and introduces a new dynamic to the typical murder mystery. Dr Younger is acquainted with Sigmund Freud and quite fortuitously involves him to help in the case. Littlemore works with her doctor, Dr Younger, to assist in the case. Detective Littlemore needs to find out what she knows before the killer strikes again or comes back to finish the job. The murder of a young woman is followed by a similar attempt using the same modus operandi, however, this lady (Miss Acton) survives but it leaves her with amnesia. The Interpretation of Murder is an intelligent and considered crime thriller, probably trying to create the first instance of 'serial killer profiling' before the science was developed. "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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