| The Parasite by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Genres: Mystery, Paranormal |
I imagine this book was written before much was really understood about hypnotism and mesmerism. In Doyle's version of this procedure it isn't so much that a post-hypnotic suggestion is given but that the mesmerizer can take control of a person's mind at any time after the initial connection is established. The woman who begins to posses Professor Gilroy's mind at will is compared to a parasite because of the way she manages to latch on to his thoughts and has complete control over his actions.
It is a very creepy story and quite short and quick to read. I definitely recommend it, especially for those readers who like to experiment and read stories that are outside the genre that famous classic authors are known for.
4 stars!
As with most classics, this novel is within the public domain and available for download as a free ebook on both Amazon and Goodreads.
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