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Novels about obsession

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revolvenotevolve · 21/10/2013 19:46

Anyone recommend books about obsession from either perspective?
Thanks !!

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TondelayoSchwarzkopf · 21/10/2013 21:51

Notes on a scandal
Lolita

bluebump · 21/10/2013 21:50

I came on to say Perfume too, I loved that book.

CoteDAzur · 21/10/2013 21:48

I second Perfume.

And The Ass Saw The Angel - Nick Cave
The Atrocity Exhibition - J G Ballard
Umbrella - Will Self

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 21/10/2013 20:14

Engleby - Sebastian Faulkes
The Collector - John Fowles
Perfume - Patrick Suskind
The first 3 that came to mind.

tripfiction · 21/10/2013 20:12

You could try Penny Hancock Tideline and she has a new one out shortly The Darkening Hour, both have creepy, obsessional types in them and are a wow for evoking river life (Thames) which adds to the tense atmosphere. Hope that helps

Hullygully · 21/10/2013 19:47

Damage is the first that comes to mind

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