Asylum by Patrick McGrath
The book is a psychological thriller that delves into the mind of Stella Raphael, the wife of a forensic psychiatrist working at a high-security mental hospital. Stella becomes dangerously infatuated with Edgar Stark, a charismatic patient and artist who is institutionalized for the gruesome murder of his wife. As Stella's obsession with Edgar deepens, she embarks on a passionate affair that leads her down a path of emotional turmoil and moral ambiguity. Her reckless actions threaten to unravel not only her own life but also the lives of those around her, as the narrative explores themes of madness, desire, and the blurred lines between sanity and insanity.
The 9957th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1996
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 245-400
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(5.0)
- Alternate Titles
- - Follia
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