The Psychopath Test
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The Psychopath Test

by Jon Ronson

2011•Documentary•281 pages

Taste attributes: documentaryjournalisticpsychologicalbiographyslowfresh & originalunsavouryrealisticlinearemotive & stirringsocial commentarysolving the riddle/not as it seemsunlikely connections

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Boxlist takeExpect a realistic, fresh non-fiction book, emotive rather than low-key. Best if you like surprises over comfort.

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3.8 / 5

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About This Book

"In this madcap journey, a bestselling journalist investigates psychopaths and the industry of doctors, scientists, and everyone else who studies them. The Psychopath Test is a fascinating journey through the minds of madness. Jon Ronson's exploration of a potential hoax being played on the world's top neurologists takes him, unexpectedly, into the heart of the madness industry.

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Where this book sits on each taste spectrum

SlowPACEFast
FamiliarORIGINALITYOriginal
DarkTONEWholesome
LightWEIGHTINESSHeavy
FantasyREALISMRealistic
SimpleINTRICACYIntricate
Non-LinearLINEARITYLinear
UnderstatedSTYLEStylised
IntimateSCALEEpic
RestrainedEMOTIONIntense

Genres and themes

DocumentaryJournalisticPsychologicalBiographySocial commentarySolving the riddle/not as it seemsUnlikely connections

Subjects

Psychology, pathologicalMentally illSocial Scientists & PsychologistsHistorySocial scienceBiography & autobiographyPopular CulturePsychopaths

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Author
Jon Ronson
Published
2011
Pages
281
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