How Long to Read Couched In Blood

How Long Does it Take to Read Couched In Blood?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 33 minutes to read Couched In Blood by Judith Mitrani

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

In French, "Coucher" means 'to lie down, ' and "to couch" in English means 'to express indirectly or obscurely.' In this, her first plunge into the genre of fiction, non-fiction author/psychoanalyst Judith L. Mitrani deftly and subtly introduces a cast of red herrings into her twisted plot while endowing her characters with depth and individuality. A complex and satisfying resolution and an allusion of romance enhances this masterly debut novel. With a dose of Freudian slips, a hint of L.A. humor, and a pinch of poignancy, this intriguing mystery reveals the parallel processes of both the conscious and unconscious mind. The waking thoughts and revelatory dreamwork of senior Detective Ralph Orloff serve him as he sleuths out the motive and identity of the culprit in the bloody murder of a prominent Beverly Hills psychoanalyst. Orloff is assisted by partner Ben Hollinger, Dr. Claudine Ingersoll, and one of the homeless who roam the streets of the affluent Golden Triangle in the 90s. Orloff employs the synthetic powers of his intellect to retain and weave together seemingly extraneous bits and pieces of experience into a meaningful pattern embedded in his dreamlife. Informed by these sleeping expressions of his unconscious, Orloff intuitively deduces his way through a maze of likely suspects. The story reveals the unique nature of analysis as a therapeutic discipline, the inner sanctum of the training institute, the unexpected lives of this thought-to-be-elite group of clinicians, and the political intrigues and conflicts that permeate both International and local analytic communities. The contrast between the many aspects of this often idolized and frequently misunderstood profession may be as stunning as the inner workings of the mind of the murderer. "Psychoanalysis is at the heart, and in the head, of this mystery by a career shrink who just happens to know her way around a keyboard. As befits its topic, this is as much a whydunit as a whodunit. Judith Mitrani delivers both sets of goods in the end, along with psychological history and theory, wit, romance, and a nice slice of L.A. atmosphere" - Ellis Weiner "This procedural/mystery thriller brings a new and fascinating approach to the often predictable standard fare. Exposure to unconscious influences in problem-solving adds immeasurably to the fun. Ralph Orloff is a detective unlike any other." - Douglas Thorpe

How long is Couched In Blood?

Couched In Blood by Judith Mitrani is 212 pages long, and a total of 53,424 words.

This makes it 72% the length of the average book. It also has 65% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Couched In Blood Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 51 minutes to read Couched In Blood aloud.

What Reading Level is Couched In Blood?

Couched In Blood is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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