Reviews

Superman on the Couch: What Superheroes Really Tell Us about Ourselves and Our Society by Danny Fingeroth, Stan Lee

rejena's review against another edition

3.0

So I got about 3/4 through this book and decided that the historical evolution of superheroes section was probably the most interesting and useful thing about it. So...I'm done.

geeky_spider's review against another edition

informative medium-paced

3.75

echoes01's review

3.0

This was pretty interesting but very dated. I’d love to read an updated version of the book that addresses the advent of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the recent critical praise of the DC movies after the rough start with the Snyder stuff. There’s also the myriad of superhero shows on various streaming platforms and network television to address. There’s so much to expand on this topic since 2004.

anunande's review

I have neither an academic background nor an in-depth knowledge of the subject. But I do have some experience of academic writing and literature from my University days and I do wish Fingeroth had gone into more depth for the psychological aspect of his chosen topic. While a thoroughly enjoyable and very insightful read, it might not have much of the kind of analysis relevant for a seasoned, hard-core comic book fan or one interested in a detailed psychological study of superheroes.

The full review here:

https://anushreenande.com/superman-on-the-couch-what-superheroes-really-tell-us-about-ourselves-and-our-society-danny-fingeroth