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Victorian Psycho: A Novel

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SOON TO BE A FEATURE FILM STARRING MAIKA MONROE, THOMASIN MCKENZIE AND JASON ISSACS A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF THE YEAR NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR by The New Yorker, TIME, Bookpage, and the Chicago Public Library "[A] savage thriller... Victorian Psycho offers a wickedly subversive look at a woman on the verge of a murderous rampage." —Shannon Carlin, TIME • The American Booksellers Association's 1 Indie Next Great Read! (Feb 2025) • A Matty Maggiacomo Book Club Selection “The bloody belle of the 2025 literary ball” (Oprah Daily), Victorian Psycho unleashed an iconic new antihero on us all.“Simmering with rage, propulsive and laugh out loud funny” (Catriona Ward), Victorian Psycho hacked its way into the hearts of readers and critics alike. In this gruesome tale, Winifred Notty arrives at Ensor House prepared to play the perfect governess. But long, listless days spent within the estate’s dreary confines come with an intimate knowledge of the perversions and pathetic preoccupations of the Pounds family, and Winifred struggles to stifle the violent compulsions of her past. Blissfully, Christmas is coming, and she has very special gifts planned for these dear, ugly souls… One of the most horrifyingly beloved novels of the year, Victorian Psycho “lives up to its literary namesakes, delivering unrelenting gore and shock” (Jac Jemc, New York Times Book Review) and affirming Virginia Feito as a master of the darkest craft. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Liveright


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Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 4, 2025


Language ‏ : ‎ English


File size ‏ : ‎ 5.1 MB


Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported


Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled


X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled


Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • Dark and Funny
Format: Kindle
The Pound family gets more than they bargained for when hire Winifred Notty to be their governess. Ms. Notty has quite a Christmas planned for them! Unfortunately, the more she learns and stays with the family, the harder time she has sticking to those plans... This book was a fever dream. Once I started, it was hard to put down this weird and interesting book. Very darkly funny, very gory. It was an interesting juxtaposition with the proper way the book was written versus the content of the novel. I was a bit let down at the ending, truth be told, but it was honestly the most realistic. If you love novels of mad women, this is a great one to pick up! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2025 by Samantha
    • Perfect blend of horror and humor
Format: Hardcover
Thank you Liveright for my free ARC of Victorian Psycho by Virginia Feito — available now! » READ IF YOU « 🩸 can't resist a witty, irreverent read full of gore and chaos 💃 love an absolutely unhinged female main character 🔪 ever fantasized about murdering your employer (we listen and we don't judge, babe) » SYNOPSIS « Winifred Notty makes her way to Ensor House, destined to labor as the new governess for the horrible Pounds children. Outwardly prim and proper, our girl Winny is hiding the fact that she's absolutely teetering on the edge of sanity, what with her violent fantasies and a (honestly well-deserved) loathing for the Pounds family. With Christmas approaching, Winifred starts to crumble, and she absolutely cannot WAIT to gift the inhabitants of Ensor House exactly what they each deserve. » REVIEW « Hello, I want to be Winifred when I grow up. Or Virginia Feito. Or maybe Virginia's best friend? Hello? Virginia? Are you accepting bestie applications??? Listen, this novel is an absolute masterclass in hilarity-horror. It is sooo incredibly smart, well-written, and witty, but also endlessly entertaining and laugh-out-loud funny the entire way through. Winifred is one of the most unforgettable protagonists I've come across in ages, what with her sardonic wit and disturbing inner monologue. We can all relate though, to a degree? Or is that just me.... I can't fail to mention how excellently rendered all the gothic Victorian elements are, and the prose itself is so sharp and evocative. Personally, I think this novel is a perfect example of combining horror with humor. The story is fast-paced, relatively short, and absolutely wild. If dark humor and unhinged heroines are your thing, Victorian Psycho is one thousand percent a must-read for you. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2025 by Lorin
    • Too long
Format: Kindle
This would have worked better as a vignette rather than a novella. Maybe more of a Penny Dreadful or a short story (less than 50 pages). For all the wonderful prose and somewhat in-depth descriptions, it just doesn't hold up. The physicality of the actions taking place are just unrealistic, combined with the unreliable narration, which makes this miss the mark for me on the horror scale. I found myself bored at the end, even with the increasing action and horrific elements. Even the little forays into Winifred's past did not shed light on this present behavior because it made no sense. The only explanations provided were that she may have delusions/hallucinations and she loses time often. The most unreliable of narrators but without rhyme or reason. This had the opportunity to be great, but it just fell into the middle distance of remembering the storyline but being disappointed with the execution. (Pun intended or possible not, keeping in theme with the book.) Was it okay? Yes. Did it always make sense? No, but not in a gripping, thought-provoking way. This book is more quotable than anything else. Full of exacting truthful observations of everyday life that are interesting, but that's about it. I found the storytelling lacking. What's the point of creating all this mayhem if there is no follow-through on any possible ramifications? Where is the suspense of the plot? The threat of being caught before the plan is complete? 2.5 ✨️ ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2025 by Kindle Customer
    • okay - but not great
Format: Kindle
The book came with a lot of hype as from a personal recommendation, but I have to say in the end I just thought it was mediocre.
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2026 by T. Brannan
    • Fever Dream Drenched in Dark Humor and Hysteria
Format: Kindle
Story:4.75 Stars Narrator: 5 Stars (1 female narrator did Great!) Victorian Psycho — A Fever Dream Drenched in Dark Humor and Hysteria Victorian Psycho is best described as if, Sweeney Todd and Jane Austin had a baby and an acid trip all wrapped in one! I mean that in the best possible way. Winifred Notty takes a job as a governess in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Pound and their two children. From the very beginning, the main character Winifred’s internal monologue kills. It's witty, unhinged, and hilariously self-aware in that "am I the problem?—yes, and I'm thriving" kind of way. The way she psychoanalyzes everything around her, including herself, is both disturbingly accurate and laugh-out-loud funny. A perfect balance. Brutal acts are paired with absurd politeness, making the horror oddly hilarious. It’s wicked, witty, and perfect! The men in this book? HA! Imagine an entire cast of characters who think women should “stay quiet” while they explain the science of hysteria in between bouts of erectile dysfunction and fragile egos. Every man in this book is either a pompous fool, a sexual predator, or a walking lecture on why the patriarchy deserves to be dismantled via scalpel. And our girl? Winifred handles them the way one should, with sarcasm, surgical precision, and absolutely no remorse! 💅🏻 She's sharp, cold, and devastatingly clever, silencing smug Victorian men with a single line and leaving them looking like fools. It was AMAZING! Victorian Psycho is Bridgerton for the deranged. It’s American Psycho in a corset. This isn’t just feminist rage, it’s gothic, and absolutely unhinged vengeance. Would I recommend it? Only if you like your novels like your revenge, messy, dark, and soaked in bodily fluids. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2025 by 🎧📚Shes_Crafty_Reader🎧📚
    • Entertaining, but ultimately not for me
Format: Hardcover
This was a surprisingly difficult book to rate. While it was undeniably entertaining and far outside my typical reading comfort zone, it required a level of suspension of disbelief that I simply couldn’t accept. The story is narrated by Winifred Notty, the Pounds’ governess, who is very much an unreliable narrator. She frequently breaks the fourth wall, directly addressing the reader as she recounts her tale. The gothic atmosphere and satirical premise initially make the novel engaging, but for me, that engagement never deepened beyond surface-level intrigue. A significant number of questions are left unanswered, and the narrative repeatedly casts doubt on how much of the story actually occurred as described. On several occasions, Winifred recounts events in detail only to later dismiss them as “elaborate flights of fancy,” revealing they were entirely imagined. While this technique is intentional, it ultimately undercut my investment in the story. Although this book wasn’t a great fit for me, readers who enjoy unreliable narrators, exaggerated storytelling, and a highly stylized, satirical gothic tone may find this a fun and quirky read. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2026 by Jerrie's opinion
    • Good but just short of great.
Format: Kindle
I was roped in with the comparison to American Psycho, which is a personal favorite and the Victorian era, another personal favorite. There was just something missing from this story for me and I’m not sure what yet. I loved the internal dialogue of Winifred and that just like Patrick Bateman, you’re never quite sure if these things are real or just occurring in the characters mind. The Victorian setting and language is spot on and the characters are well fleshed out for such a short novel. I think I was just expecting more depravity after the many comparisons to American Psycho and how hyped this has been in horror circles. Overall, a good book, but just short of being great. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2025 by Kindle Customer
    • Give it a read. Worth the time!
Format: Hardcover
Fun, short read. It is just the right amount of creepy and horror.
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2025 by Ashley

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