Fatal Analysis

This book does seem more like fiction than non, but I loved it either way. It was a good read no matter how you look at it. The book had an interesting story line, and the fact that it was based on a true story made it all the more interesting, even if one doesn't believe it as truth. (...)

You will probably doubt if this book is true and most likely disagree with the author. I found the story to be really interesting wether true or not. If you do read this book notice the irrational thinking of Dr Obler. Dr Obler convinced himself a deposit box could be his shield but he must have known that Devon was smart enough to go around it.

I thought this was a wonderful book because, aside from the moral issues involved, from the aspects of psychiatry, the intelligence in the method used to turn this psychotic individual into a non-murdering member of society is fascinating to say the least. Dr. Obler attempted to use the process of transference so that the subject could sublimate his homicidal compulsions into more productive activities. Considering how many of these people are loose in society, Dr. Obler did the right thing. I would probably feel differently of I was a close family member, however. I hope Dr. Obler writes many, many more books because this, in my opinion was some of the best reading I've done in a long time.

Whether or not you support the decisions made by the author, the true social scientist will love the controversy it will stir inside you. After reading this book I had to read "Moira" by Dr. Obler.

It's fantastic how protective the reader becomes to Salena, Mark, Rachel and Stella, as if they were his, or her, own family. Brilliant description of real life.