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    Crazy Love You: A Novel
    Crazy Love You: A Novel
    Crazy Love You: A Novel
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    Crazy Love You: A Novel

    Written by Lisa Unger

    Narrated by Jeremy Bobb

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    In the New York Times bestselling Jones Cooper series by Lisa Unger, falling in love should be a dream but sometimes it’s a living nightmare in this “haunting, compulsive tale that will have you under its spell long after you’ve closed the book” (Tess Gerritsen, New York Times bestselling author).

    Darkness has a way of finding Ian when he is with Priss. Even when they were kids, playing in the woods of their small upstate New York town, he could feel it. Still, Priss was his best friend, his salvation from the bullies who teased him mercilessly and from his family’s deadly secrets.

    Now that they’ve both escaped to New York City, Ian is no longer the tortured victim. He is a talented and successful graphic novelist, and Priss…Priss is still trouble. The booze, the drugs, the sex—Ian is growing tired of late nights together trying to forget the past. Especially now that he’s met sweet, beautiful Megan, whose love makes him want to change for the better. But Priss doesn’t like change. Change makes her angry. And when Priss is angry, terrible things begin to happen…
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSimon & Schuster Audio
    Release dateFeb 10, 2015
    ISBN9781442372801
    Author

    Lisa Unger

    LISA UNGER, guest editor, is the New York Times and internationally bestselling author of twenty novels, including her latest, Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six. She has been nominated for or won numerous awards, including the Strand Critics, Audie, Macavity, ITW Thriller, and Goodreads Choice Awards as well as the Hammett Prize. In 2019, she received two Edgar Award nominations, an honor held by only a few authors, including Agatha Christie. Lisa is currently copresident of the International Thriller Writers organization.

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    • 5/5
      Really enjoyed this book, not really knowing where it as going as it had a lot of twist and turns but kept you pulled in to keep reading to find out what happens.
    • 4/5
      audio 4 ★ This is a bit different from any Lisa Unger I've read. I call this a true psychological thriller. We follow the life of graphic novelist-artist, Ian Paine, and touch MANY parameters of darkness. Eerie, but I felt compelled to read on.
    • 4/5
      Lots of twists and turn. Just the kind of book I enjoy.
    • 4/5
      Darkness has a way of creeping up when Ian is with Priss. Even when they were kids, playing in the woods of their small Upstate New York town, he could feel it. Still, Priss was his best friend, his salvation from the bullies who called him “loser” and “fatboy”…and from his family’s deadly secrets.Now that they’ve both escaped to New York City, Ian no longer inhabits the tortured shell of his childhood. He is a talented and successful graphic novelist, and Priss…Priss is still trouble. The booze, the drugs, the sex—Ian is growing tired of late nights together trying to keep the past at bay. Especially now that he’s met sweet, beautiful Megan, whose love makes him want to change for the better. But Priss doesn’t like change. Change makes her angry. And when Priss is angry, terrible things begin to happen…
    • 3/5
      If you like a thriller with an unreliable narrator and plenty of twists, this is the book for you. Still, before half-way through I definitely had my doubts about what the narrator wasn't saying (or at least, what he wasn't admitting to himself), but I was still surprised by how the story concluded with most loose ends neatly tied up. Fun, engaging reading!
    • 4/5
      Crazy Love You by Lisa Unger is a highly recommended psychological thriller.

      Writer and illustrator Ian Paine is a successful graphic novelist with his series featuring characters Fatboy and Priss. In his comics Fatboy is a nerdy loser and Priss is the hot red head who champions him and avenges his tormentors. Fatboy is Ian's alter ego from back when Ian was a teased and bullied youth living in The Hollows, a town about 100 miles from NYC where strange, ominous events seem to occur on a regular basis. Just as in his graphic novels, he had, still has, an amoral friend named Priss who still will do anything to defend him. Ian had a troubled childhood and Priss was Ian's only friend and confidant for years. But now Ian has a serious girlfriend, Megan, and he wants to start a new life with her, away from the drama that seems to follow in Priss's wake.

      The plots of Ian's graphic novels mimic Ian's life. His editor is encouraging him to reach a conclusion to the story of Fatboy and Priss. In fact it may be time to end their storyand begin a new series. The problem is that Priss is not pleased with these new developments. And when Priss is not pleased, events can take a destructive, even deadly turn.

      As Unger's novel progresses, she has Ian's life clearly reflected in his graphic novels. No matter how far he has come from The Hollows, Ian is still Fatboy. But he is also self-destructive, over indulging in alcohol and relying on popping various pills to get through his days. Soon, it becomes unclear if Priss is really a person or a figment of Ian's imagination - and if she isn't real, then he has committed all the destructive acts he blames on her?

      The complex plot in Crazy Love You shifts back and forth in time - and also between the present day and Ian's graphic novel plot. You'll need to pay close attention to what is going on with the fast pace and shifting events. There can also be a disconnect between what is real and what is a product of Ian's imagination. As the novel progresses, there is more and more information presented that will have you questioning what you previously believed to be true.

      There are a series of short stories based in The Hollows which, although not necessary to follow the plot, might compliment Crazy Love You by providing some additional background.

      Disclosure: My Kindle edition was courtesy of Touchstone for review purposes.

    • 4/5
      Crazy Love You – It Gets Under Your SkinLisa Unger returns with Crazy Love You which is without doubt a well written psychological thriller that takes you on an interesting journey while questioning your own sanity. The way Unger has written Crazy Love You it gets under your skin, you just devour the pages to see whether you were correct that is pulsating from beginning to end. To me this is a slight departure from her previous work but it is a fantastic detour such a taut thriller that keeps you on edge throughout.Ian and Priss have been friends since childhood, they have always been there for each other, through the highs and lows of life nothing can seem to separate them. They have their special place in the woods outside of the small town of The Hollows but they seem to encourage each other. One thing that people agree on is that when Priss is around she is a bad influence on Ian, and bad things happen, which she does and Ian covers for her.As an adult Ian and Priss have escaped to New York, Ian is a respectable graphic novelist of the Fatboy and Priss stories, and has a cult following. Priss lives in a squat and bums around New York causing chaos wherever she goes.Ian enjoys using illegal and legal highs whenever he can but when he falls in love with Megan and starts dating her, Priss is none too pleased. Priss sets out to destroy the relationship between Ian and Megan who she wants to herself and not share with anyone. Priss has always been the centre of Ian’s life and she is going to fight to remain there, she does not care how much pain others have to endure for her to remain in control of Ian’s life and destiny.Throughout the book you consistently question yourself about Ian and Priss the rather blurred lines and it is a wonderful sleight of hand by Unger keeps you guessing at least all the way through and even then you have to question yourself. You really hope that there can be an accommodation for both women in Ian’s life but whether that is possible depends if Ian can confront his past, so that he may face his future.The way this psychological thriller is written it will keep you riveted throughout the story, at times you will be shocked and others you can see things coming but like a rabbit in the headlights carry on reading. This really is a cracking read, a compulsive tale which has you rooting for Ian and Megan hoping that Priss can be contained. Lisa Unger draws you in gives you a great thrill ride, that leaves you breathless at the end.
    • 4/5
      Another interesting read from author Lisa Unger. The basic premise of the book revolves around the life of graphic novelist Ian Paine, who obviously has a LOT of PAIN in his life. The story, thrilling at times and silly at others, is about Ian's life, from painful childhood to almost-successful adulthood. It's a book about addictions, love, loss, and perseverance. A bit too over-the-top for my tastes, but an enjoyable read.
    • 4/5
      This is the story of a young graphic novelist who seems to be modeling his books on his real life experiences. In both worlds there is a girl/lady named Priss who casts a powerful spell on him and Fatboy (his main character) saving them from jams but also doing evil things to people in their lives. This crux of the novel is whether Priss is real or just a figment of his imagination and we don't find out till nearly the end of the book. Intriguing.
    • 5/5
      Crazy Love You by Lisa Unger is a 2015 Touchstone publication. I was provided a copy of this book by the publisher and Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review. Wow, Lisa Unger really knows how to weave a twisted tale doesn't she? I'm still coming out of my book coma after finishing this one. Ian Paine is doing pretty well for himself. He is a graphic novelist, making an above average salary, rents a loft in New York and could have his work optioned for the big screen To put the cherry on the cake, he has met the love of his life, Megan. But, Ian has a few unresolved issues from his childhood that threaten his current state of contentment. For starters there is Priss, his childhood friend, his avenger and a prominent character in his graphic novels. The problem is Ian is growing up emotionally, finally, and Priss is none too happy to find that Ian has outgrown her, especially after all she has done for him. For Ian was that kid in school who was easily bullied. An only child, overweight, sheltered, and whose mother was mentally ill. “Ah gym class. Remember it? Institutionally sanctioned torture for society's misfits. God help you in America if you are not thin and fit, attractive, athletic, and coordinated, driven to win at any cost. God help you if you are broken or sad, or even just cerebral, or artistic, or just want to be left alone. You will be told in a million ways- directly, subliminally, - just how deficient you are. But nowhere will that message be delivered with more naked brutality than in a middle school gymnasium.” Such was Ian's tortured life in “The Hallows” while growing up. He is still man child in many ways until he meets Meagan. Meagan makes him want to be a better man, to grow up, to be the kind of guy she deserves. “ Love is like an anesthetic, isn't it? It dulls all the pain, pushes back your worries, quiets your inner demons. Your ten feet tall and bulletproof.” But, it seems that Ian still can't pull everything together for Meagan. He still indulges in drugs and drink, and there is that every pressing problem with Priss, who is getting more and more aggressive as Ian becomes more deeply involved with Meagan. So, you think you have if figured out, then you don't, then you do, then you don't. Trust me, you won't figure it out. Flashbacks provide insight into Ian's dark and morose background, his frequent violent outburst, his relationship with his parents, details about “The Hallows”, and how through the years anytime he found himself in a bind, Priss was always there to rescue him. Is Priss real? A figment of his imagination? An hallucination? The product of an unstable mind? Does the insanity run in the family? A dual personality? Just a character in his novels? I really like this book because of it's imaginative storyline and how it kept me guessing and thinking about the characters. It was pitch perfect pacing, with taut, heart stopping suspense, leading the reader to a pat conclusion, only to rank the rug out from under you time and time again. This novel is relentless. Suspenseful, atmospheric, dark, psychological, but through all the fog and haze of what is real and what isn't, there is one thing that stands out to me. Love. Yes, love. If not for that powerful emotion the conclusion of this book would have much different. You will think about this book long after you finish it. Even as I write this review certain details are still running through my mind making me appreciate the story even more. 4.5 rounded to 5
    • 4/5
      Crazy Love You is the latest book from Lisa Unger.I've read and enjoyed many other books by Unger, so I just picked this one up with no idea what it was about. Crazy Love You is a bit of a departure from Unger's previous works.I was intrigued by the premise...Ian was the kid picked on in his small town - fat boy was a favorite slur thrown at him. His only friend was another outsider - the troubled Priss.Ian and Priss grew up and made their way to New York City. Ian has found success as a graphic novelist. His Fatboy and Priss series is a phenomenal success. But when Ian meets Meghan, Priss feels pushed aside - and angry. After all she's stood by Ian from the beginning, hasn't she?As Ian continues to draw and write his series, time lines become blurred. Are events drawn in the panels happening in real life? Is he imagining things - or truly making them happen? Or is it Priss manipulating his life?Unger keeps the reader off kilter - we're never really sure what's real and what's imagined. Is Ian crazy? Priss is elusive - we're never really sure about her and what her intentions are.Unger's writing flows easily and I became completely engrossed in following Ian down the rabbit hole. (He was still a difficult character to like though) But, where the book fell down for me was the ending. It was just a bit too 'been there, done that' for me. And it seemed to go on for too long with much of Ian's feelings and experiences recapped over and over again.I think Unger is a great writer and will be absolutely picking up her next book. For me though, Crazy Love You just wasn't a stand out.
    • 2/5
      Here are three recommendations to those readers who are considering this book - First, note on the Amazon page promoting this book, all of the somewhat hyper yet very positive one-liner endorsements for "Crazy Love You". Clearly, there is significant and genuine excitement for this book by some reviewers. Secondly, note the distribution of reader reviews on Amazon's five-star system; as of late March, 2015; some readers are obviously not as excited as the reviewers and the total number of reviews (about 45) to date are far below what I would have expected at this point in time. Finally, note in Amazon's product description all of the various categories in which the book is ranked. I have struggled to convey a warning to readers here, without revealing a spoiler. If you are OK with those categories, you might enjoy this book.My only other Lisa Unger book was "In the Blood" and I enjoyed it very much. Unfortunately, I found CLY slow, boring and lacking tension. The protagonist, Ian Paine, is a graphic novelist, aka comic book writer, who models his characters after himself and his acquaintances. There are two major female characters in CLY, and the question, at least early on, seemed to be with whom would Ian ride off into the sunset. Neither childhood friend Priss nor contemporary love interest Megan held any appeal for me and I early on concluded Ian would be better off looking for a third choice. I kept thinking the tension would amp up as the end approached, but it never did.
    • 5/5
      Wow, was it fun, fun, fun to catch up with Lisa Unger’s Fatboy and Priss, in this much awaited psychological thriller, CRAZY LOVE YOU--which I devoured in one day! THE WHISPERS: If you have read the other titles leading up to the main attraction with teasers, introduced in the novellas--the writer, creator, and illustrator, Ian Paine. He is now a successful graphic novelist, with a famous comic series featuring characters: Fatboy and Priss.In his popular series, Fatboy is fat, a nerd, and a loser. Priss is smoking hot, a sexy red head and a favorite among all the teenage and adolescent boys. The fans are unaware, Ian was Fatboy, and Priss was his only childhood friend and salvation. Two souls, with a tragic childhood, lost in the small town called, The Hollows outside of New York. Fatboy had a difficult childhood bullied at school his entire life. It is only when he left the town, worked out, lost weight, new clothes, apartment, new haircut, identity, did he become a successful novelists living in New York, a changed man. (with unhealthy addictions). Priss was always there for him, when no one else was. However, now that he is successful and independent, does he still need Priss? She is always there tempting him and pulling him in. Is she a real person, or just an imaginary friend he created when he was younger? Ian meets a new gal (a nanny) at the park named Megan. Megan is the nice girl, who comes from a good family, unlike his own dysfunctional one. He wants this life so bad; however, Priss continues to draw him into her world. As the relationship between Megan and Ian grows and becomes more serious, Priss is threatened, making Ian feel more insecure and pulls him back to the Hollows, a place where he never wants to find himself again. After he has worked too hard to escape the whispers, the voices, his childhood, the memories, and the negativity of this small town.With flashbacks from Ian’s childhood years to the present, we learn of more destruction. From his mom with mental illness, a dead sister, a dad which is emotionally removed, and a grandmother which used food for comfort. What about Priss, her role? Now, Megan is in danger and Ian may lose everything with self-destructive behavior, unless he confronts his past to find the real reason behind his relationship with Priss and The Hollows. What does Priss really want and is he strong enough to face the future, and have a normal relationship with Megan and a future family.As Ian’s present and personal life, collides with his fantasy characters –readers will be glued to the pages to learn the final fate of these two partners in crime. You will learn of the horror of Priss' childhood and why these two were bound emotionally, to one another. A fast-paced suspense psychological thriller, leaving you guessing reality versus fiction, and good versus evil. CRAZY LOVE YOU can be read as a standalone; however, would recommend reading the novellas in order to get a good ideas of the craziness of The Hollows. All are 4-5 star thrillers and Lisa Unger has some creative imagination! The Whispers is an e-novella in three-parts, spanning 30 years in the life of Eloise Montgomery, who discovers her amazing gift in the wake of tragedy. Its tendrils reach back to FRAGILE, the novel in which Eloise first appeared, and ahead to CRAZY LOVE YOU. The Whispers #1The Burning Girl #2The Three Sisters #3 I listened to the audiobook, narrated by Jeremy Bobb, with a perfectly matched voice for Ian for an outstanding performance. This is definitely one you will not want to put down.
    • 3/5
      The first two-thirds of CRAZY LOVE YOU is a five-star book, the best kind, the kind that is unputdownable.Ian writes and illustrates graphic novels (a fancy term for "comic books"). As an adult, he's in better shape, but he grew up as an overweight sissy. His mother is confined to a mental hospital because of a horrible crime she committed when Ian was a child, a crime that almost involved him. For these reasons, he grows up with anger management problems and still has them even now.Priss (isn't that name a synonym for "sissy"?) is the child he meets in the woods behind his home. But so what, I thought. I was bored enough that I decided to quit if the story didn't redeem itself by page 50. On page 49 I caught on and realized I shouldn't have been bored. Here's what you need to know right up front so the book is as unputdownable for you as it was for me. (I reread the first 49 pages.)Priss is not what she appears to be; she is a mystery throughout this book. And then so is Ian. Is he crazy? Is he good or dangerous? Is Priss dangerous? Or is she not even real?So why, then, does this book get just an average rating? Because the last third degenerates to the supernatural and becomes just plain silly. If the entire book had been written like this last third, the rating would have been zero. It's too easy to solve mysteries by blaming them on supernatural silliness.
    • 3/5
      When Ian Paine was a kid, he was overweight and picked on, his mother was institutionalized and his only friend was a girl named Priss. But Priss was wild and introduced him to drugs and drinking and naturally bad behavior. But Ian grew up and becomes a successful graphic novelist in NYC. His series Fatboy and Priss is based on his life. He meets and falls in love with Megan, and wants to cut ties with Priss but is unable. Is it because she may be just a figment of his imagination or not? This is some psychological thriller to say the least. A roller coaster ride of emotions as Ian tries to figure out his life. Since his abuse drugs make shim hallucinates, this reader wonders what is real or what is just another plot in one of Ian’s graphic novels. The story builds to respectful climax but I couldn’t connect with Ian and that’s why I didn’t find it an exceptional novel. Still enjoy reading Lisa Unger’s books though.
    • 2/5
      Unger presents a well written book about a graphic comic book author who battles with a ghost and his own demons. Priss, Ian's protector, comes to him in the woods behind his home, and later saves him being killed by his deranged mother who kills her infant daughter. As Ian's life progresses, Priss battles all Ian's enemies. The reader feels that Priss is one bad character, even though she is described as a young, thin girl. Fat boy Ian grows into a well-toned and wealthy man as a graphic comic book writer. A lovely woman and want-to-be writer enters Ian's life, and Priss's and Ian's anger escalate. The reader must determine if Ian causes the havoc, but spurred on by this waiflike Priss. At times, I liked the story, and other times, I only wanted to finish the book. Many of the characters seemed weak and non-existent. Unger's portrays the Priss's home in the woods with great detail, but other settings fall flat. No matter what, the book provides animated discussion.
    • 5/5
      After reading this book, I'm still not sure if one of the main characters is real or not. There were enough people who saw her to make the fact that no one else ever did not as real as it might be. Priss was real enough to Ian, and eventually to Megan, which makes her a shared delusion at the very least. I was captivated by this book so much so that I finished it in two days.
    • 5/5
      Ian Paine has survived his childhood in The Hollows, moved to New York City, and turned his shy, overweight, bullied younger years into a wildly successful graphic novel series. He’s met a beautiful young woman and his life is perfect . . . except for Priss. A friend from his childhood, she was his salvation then . . . and now seems determined to remain in his life, even though he desperately wants to step away from what has become a troubling relationship for him. But this angers Priss and suddenly Ian’s life is filled with strange events and growing turmoil. Ian insists that Priss is responsible for the chaos but is she? And why would Megan believe that the woman exists only within the pages of Ian’s graphic novels?“Crazy Love You” spins out a tale of darkness, a story of an uncertain present and a past that holds unimaginable secrets. It’s a page-turner that swirls and twists at a dizzying pace, relentlessly moving toward an ending readers will never see coming.Recommended.
    • 4/5
      CRAZY LOVE YOUBy Lisa UngerThe Hollows is a small town in upstate New York where the majority of Lisa Unger’s mysteries take place. Venture into the woods surrounding the town and one might hear the Whispers, known to the inhabitants as an urban legend, guardians of the secrets of good and the very bad. Ian Paine is a shy, overweight young boy, living in The Hollows since he was born. . His mother suffering from post-partum depression is locked away in a sanitarium after drowning his baby sister and attempting to drown him. What saved him was his walk through the woods and a chance meeting with a young girl in tattered clothes sitting in a remote area rumored to be a graveyard. Her name is Priss and soon they become best friends Priss warns him of returning to his house until his dad comes home.. Ian is bullied by his classmates. Soon terrible things begin to happen, from unexplained fires to explosions exacting revenge all pointing to Ian. His classmates soon fear him and though he attempts to tell the authorities about his friend Priss, no one believes him. Ian takes his experiences with Priss and with his ability to draw has created a series of extremely successful novels entitles FATBOY AND PRISS turning his pain into something positive. A few years later we find Ian living in New York City fueling his addiction to Adderall and other mind altering drugs. Priss has followed him to NYC bringing her own brand of punishment and protection driven by jealousies toward anyone wanting to take Ian away from her.A chance encounter with a young nanny Megan sets off a chain reaction with deadly consequences. What starts out as a slightly complicated relationship between two people who believe themselves to be misfits graduates into a maelstrom of vengeance.The exquisite thing about Ms. Unger’s writing is she gives the reader just so many hints as to what may be going on… the bread crumbs that the reader keeps following through the woods hoping to be able to find one’s way back once it gets very dark.Is Priss real? Is she a figment of Ian’s messed up psyche does to his traumatic childhood in The Hollows? Is everything that is going wrong with Ian’s life spiraling out of control the result of his drug abuse? Those answers are the beauty of Ms. Unger’s talent.Jim Munchel