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The Psychopath Test
- Author
- Jon Ronson
- Narrator
- Jon Ronson
- Publisher
- Pan Macmillan
- Publish Date
- 3 June 2011
- Run Time
- 7 hours 33 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
- Genre
- Psychology: the self, ego, identity, personality, Humour, Psychological theory, systems, schools and viewpoints, Reportage, journalism or collected columns, Popular psychology, Popular science
- Rating
- 4.8 (4 reviews)
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What to expect
Uncover the madness at the heart of society in this Sunday Times bestseller.
'The belly laughs come thick and fast' – The Observer
'Chirpy, inquisitive, funny' – Craig Brown
What if society wasn't fundamentally rational, but was motivated by insanity? This thought sets Jon Ronson on an utterly compelling adventure into the world of madness.
Along the way, Jon meets psychopaths, those whose lives have been touched by madness and those whose job it is to diagnose it, including the influential psychologist who developed the Psychopath Test, from whom Jon learns the art of psychopath-spotting. A skill which seemingly reveals that madness could indeed be at the heart of everything . . .
Combining Jon Ronson's trademark humour, charm and investigative incision, The Psychopath Test is both entertaining and honest, unearthing dangerous truths and asking serious questions about how we define normality in a world where we are increasingly judged by our maddest edges.
Critics Review
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I began The Psychopath Test late at night, tired, dispirited and ill – then found myself laughing like the proverbial loon for page after page.
Guardian
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The belly laughs come thick and fast – my God, he is funny . . . Ronson’s new book is provocative and interesting, and you will, I guarantee, zip merrily through it.
Observer
User Reviews
Book 4.8
Narration 5.0
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I liked it, read the actual book. I saw a TV programme with the writer in it. I didnt expect his voice to be like that but it went well. Well written and well read.
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5.0 5.0
So interesting, with Ron’s signature story telling that draws one in. Lots to think about and discuss!
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Details
- Author
- Jon Ronson
- Narrator
- Jon Ronson
- Duration
- 7 hours 33 minutes
- Release Date
- 3 June 2011
- ISBN
- 9780230758537
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Pan Macmillan
- Genre
- Psychology: the self, ego, identity, personality, Humour, Psychological theory, systems, schools and viewpoints, Reportage, journalism or collected columns, Popular psychology, Popular science
- Rating
- 4.8(4 reviews)
- Narration
- 5.0(4 reviews)
Synopsis
Uncover the madness at the heart of society in this Sunday Times bestseller.'The belly laughs come thick and fast' – The Observer'Chirpy, inquisitive, funny' – Craig BrownWhat if society wasn't fundamentally rational, but was motivated by insanity? This thought sets Jon Ronson on an utterly compelling adventure into the world of madness.Along the way, Jon meets psychopaths, those whose lives have been touched by madness and those whose job it is to diagnose it, including the influential psychologist who developed the Psychopath Test, from whom Jon learns the art of psychopath-spotting. A skill which seemingly reveals that madness could indeed be at the heart of everything . . .Combining Jon Ronson's trademark humour, charm and investigative incision, The Psychopath Test is both entertaining and honest, unearthing dangerous truths and asking serious questions about how we define normality in a world where we are increasingly judged by our maddest edges.
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