As I read this book, I thought of the 1962 film David & Lisa, which also dealt with love blossoming during mental illness. However, in Daniel Mooney's book, the main character (Denis Murphy) is the only one dealing with psychosis, in this case a multiple personality
…more disorder that manifests into four separate 'housemates' who are bent on meddling in Denis' life. Mooney does an excellent job of slowly revealing the causes of Denis' mental maladies, and he takes great care in giving us a glimpse into the horrors that confront Denis every day and in every situation. My biggest criticism is the relatively quick transition from OCD scheduled existence to fawning loverboy with the reappearance of his ex-girlfriend, Rebecca. Someone with the extensive emotional issues that Denis possesses would have a much more difficult time transitioning into the unpredictable world of renewed love. Still, this was an entertaining read about a serious subject that is not easy to convey to the average reader. In my opinion, this is where Mr. Mooney excels and why this book is worthy of your reading time. (less)
