The Interpretation of Murder (Freud, #1)
by Jed Rubenfeld
The Interpretation of Murder by Jed Rubenfeld holds a well received rating of 3.51 out of 5, based on 9.8K reader ratings. First published in 2006. The book spans 533 pages.
About The Interpretation of Murder
In this ingenious, suspenseful historical thriller, Sigmund Freud is drawn into the mind of a sadistic killer who is savagely attacking Manhattan’s wealthiest heiresses Inspired by Sigmund Freud’s only visit to America, The Interpretation of Murder is an intricate tale of murder and the mind’s most dangerous mysteries. It unfurls on a sweltering August evening in 1909 as Freud disembarks from the steamship George Washington, accompanied by Carl Jung, his rival and protégé. Across town, in an opulent apartment high above the city, a stunning young woman is found dangling from a chandelier—whipped, mutilated, and strangled. The next day, a second beauty—a rebellious heiress who scorns both high society and her less adventurous parents—barely escapes the killer. Yet Nora Acton, suffering from hysteria, can recall nothing of her attack. Asked to help her, Dr. Stratham Younger, America’s most committed Freudian analyst, calls in his idol, the Master himself, to guide him through the challenges of analyzing this high-spirited young woman whose family past has been as complicated as his own. The Interpretation of Murder leads readers from the salons of Gramercy Park, through secret passages, to Chinatown—even far below the currents of the East River where laborers are building the Manhattan Bridge. As Freud fends off a mysterious conspiracy to destroy him, Younger is drawn into an equally thrilling adventure that takes him deep into the subterfuges of the human mind. Richly satisfying, elegantly crafted, The Interpretation of Murder marks the debut of a brilliant, spectacularly entertaining new storyteller. In 2007 The Interpretation of Murder won the prestigious Best Read of the Year award from Richard and Judy's Bookclub in the UK (comparable to Oprah Winfrey in the USA).
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Jed Rubenfeld |
| Published | 2006 |
| Pages | 533 |
| Genres | Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 3.51 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 9,781 |
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What genre is The Interpretation of Murder?
The Interpretation of Murder is categorized as Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is The Interpretation of Murder worth reading?
Based on 9.8K reader ratings, The Interpretation of Murder has an average score of 3.51 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Interpretation of Murder?
The Interpretation of Murder has 533 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote The Interpretation of Murder?
The Interpretation of Murder was written by Jed Rubenfeld. It was first published in 2006.
What is the ISBN for The Interpretation of Murder?
The ISBN-13 for The Interpretation of Murder is 9780755331420.0.
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