Years ago, I caught the beginning of the movie, and I could not watch more than a few minutes of it, because it was so freaky. I saw a used copy of the book last week for 50 cents, and could not resist for some reason. Once I started reading it, it was hard to put down. It was about as freaky as the movie, but I guess I have matured - HA HA.
Anyway, this is a book about a woman who has a break down and is put in a mental hospital circa 1940, I guess. There is electroshock, tubs, wrapping and all that. She stays confused most of the time, but it is hard to see what else she could be with all she goes through.
She gets better then worse in a big repeating cycle. Finally, her husband pushes and gets her out. It is hard to tell how well she is at this point, but you have to feel sorry for her. Let her out, she isn't dangerous!
The most memorable line in the book for me happens when Virginia (the crazy lady) meets up with another lady who claims to own the Hope Diamond. Her reply is that she owns the Hopeless Emerald, and it is cursed. I laughed out loud at that. I guess a sense of humor helps when one is in a mental hospital.
By the way, the title is explained in the book. I'll leave that as a surprise.
I look forward now to seeing the movie. It is on my Netflix list.
Take a look. It will keep you up at night!
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