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The Psychopath Test

A Journey Through the Madness Industry

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The Psychopath Test

By: Jon Ronson
Narrated by: Jon Ronson
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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.

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Critic Reviews

I began The Psychopath Test late at night, tired, dispirited and ill – then found myself laughing like the proverbial loon for page after page. (Will Self)
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.
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I enjoyed Jon's journey very much and thus listened to the book rather quickly. Some people may find his narration monotonous but it didn't bother me having seen some of his talks before.

Fascinating

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Fascinating and unflinching critique of the world of psychiatry and psychopathy. Would definitely recommend it

Unflinching critique

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Easy to listen and always amusing and interesting. Insightful and with lots of perspectives Jon takes you on a journey through many people's lives involving psychopathy.

Recommended!

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Read by the author which made it interesting. I started comparing people I know which was a bit startling!

Oh my gawd!

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Fascinating. Scarey. l know that listening to this book over again l will pick up things l missed the first time around.

This is one book l will listen to again

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