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“Very suspenseful, keeping you wondering til the end.”
jema wrote this review Sunday, September 30, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Riviting ! Worth keeping to read again down the road.”
ColleenR wrote this review Wednesday, September 26, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Even if you are like me and have seen the movie before reading the book, don't expect to know exactly how everything will play out. One of the best psychological thrillers I've ever read, if you're not sensitive to disturbing or violent graphic details, there's no reason not to read this.”
Lela N wrote this review Monday, July 9, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“pretty good. i always find mental disorders fascinating. i saw the last 5 min of the movie when it first came out and have been interested in this ever since, just found out it was a book. maybe i'll read something else by this guy, never heard of him before...”
kayel wrote this review Monday, April 30, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“wow!”
Cathy OBrien wrote this review Monday, March 12, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“4 STARS Haunting and has many twists...reminds me of Thomas Harris and his Hannibal!”
Kris wrote this review Tuesday, November 15, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Primal Fear is such an awesome story and we certainly have Richard Gere and Edward Norton to thank for bringing these characters to life on the movie screen. This movie really was a thriller that had major twists and turns that hit you with shock and struck you with awe by the end of the movie. You are left thinking, 'like,oh my God,who would have ever thought Stampler was faking multiple personality disorder all along when he acted as though he really had it and had Vail and Molly the psychiatrist buying it. It is no wonder Vail says at the end to Stampler, 'You're good...you are really, really good,' And when we find out that Aaron never existed and that it was Roy all along, by the end of this movie you are thinking 'Wow, this was a shocker!!!' I think that was the classic shocking part of the movie. Who would have ever thought a criminal was that crafty to fake multiple personality disorder syndrome to get away with the crime and get off on insanity. The Aaron/Roy character really was SOME character!!! Edward Norton really played it to perfection!!! Originally they wanted Leonardo DiCaprio for the role of Aaron/Roy but apparently DiCaprio turned down the offer and Norton took over the role. I give Norton 10 stars all the way because he played the role so cool and natural and sly. Richard Gere gets 10 stars all the way as big shot defense attorney Martin Vail because he really gave a powerful, dramatic performance as a lawyer looking to make it big on the cover of magazines and in the public eye. I own the movie and practically know every line to it. This is a definite favorite thriller of mine for life. I recommend seeing the actual movie and compare it to the book and you will see how the book comes to life on screen by two very talented performers. ”
ctmock wrote this review Tuesday, August 30, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“The movie was nothing like this! The book/s had me reading non stop.”
Sue E wrote this review Saturday, July 9, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“So cool, smart lawyer”
VampireRocker! wrote this review Thursday, June 2, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“An interesting story, but lacks the suspense I heard so much about. The trial lasted very little time and the reader was given all the information up front. The end of the book was a surprise, but it wasn't as if I was on the edge of my seat for a conclusion. It wasn't as chilling as I was expecting. Maybe if I'd come in not expecting anything, but I guess I'll never know. The writing was alright, but the long, drawn-out middle kind of left me bored. I wouldn't recommend this book, but it was alright. I'll probably try the sequels, maybe they'll flesh out these characters.”
Lindsey wrote this review Thursday, March 31, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
