Perfect Days by Raphael Montes

Perfect Days by Raphael Montes




                Are you in the mood for the look inside the mind of sociopath, intent on forcing a girl to love him? If so, then stop right here because we have a winner with Perfect Days. It’s the story of Teo, the young medical students whose best and only friend is a corpse by the name of Gertrude. He was living with his mother and dog in Rio de Janeiro, when he met Clarice at a barbeque. Teo was entranced by Clarice and became so entranced that he convinced himself that she would love him if only they were able to spend more time together. And that’s exactly what they did. Clarice had been planning to go to a secluded cabin in Teresopolis, so after drugging her, Teo placed her in a suitcase and took them there. All he needed was time but the sedatives, handcuffs and gag couldn’t hurt. She didn’t realize that all they needed was time together and she could love him too.
                Disturbing enough for you? This book is an in-depth and personal look at the life of a sociopath. There is no way around that fact. From the very beginning of this novel, Teo makes the reader uncomfortable. He is very matter of fact in his decision making but he is not centered in any aspect of reality. His ability to analyze information is completely distorted by his view of his relationship with Clarice, even when no relationship exists.
               Perfect Days has the ability to make your skin crawl with its realistic look at Teo and his obsession. This novel is very well written with an unpredictable plot and a villain you can never root for. I couldn’t put it down. Mostly because I couldn’t believe how things were unfolding and the lengths Teo was able to go in the name of loving Clarice. Montes was able to reveal the motivations of his main character with an uncanny and distressing narrative. I give this 4 out of 5 stars.  

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