Depraved: The Definitive True Story of H.H. Holmes, Whose Grotesque Crimes Shattered Turn-Of-The-Century Chicago

Depraved: The Definitive True Story of H.H. Holmes, Whose Grotesque Crimes Shattered Turn-Of-The-Century Chicago | Harold Schechter

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This book debunks everything to do with HH Holmes and how he wasn‘t the killer people painted him to be, just a swindler!

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IndianBookworm

Depraved: The Definitive True Story of H.H. Holmes, Whose Grotesque Crimes Shattered Turn-Of-The-Century Chicago | Harold Schechter

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I read this book long back. I picked this after I read an article about books on serial killers on internet. I would say, it's a good paced book and if you have the guts to read some gory and grotesque details you should definitely read it. You'll definitely get to know more about the serial killer psyche and why they do this. In this case, why H.H. Holmes did this.
I tried reading 'Deranged' by same writer but didn't get the hook to it.
4.5/5🌟

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OrangeMooseReads

Depraved: The Definitive True Story of H.H. Holmes, Whose Grotesque Crimes Shattered Turn-Of-The-Century Chicago | Harold Schechter

For anyone interested I finally got my slightly longer review of Depraved written and posted Orangemoosereads.wordpress.com I‘m going to try to have at least a short comparison with ‘Devil in the White City‘ up later today.

Bklover Thanks for the review! This story is fascinating , although all I‘ve read is Devil in the White City. 7y

OrangeMooseReads @Bklover Depraved is just Holmes where Devil is more about the Fair 7y

Bklover Totally silly question but did you happen to see the episode of Timeless that was about H.H. Holmes? It was kind of interesting. Probably not factual, but interesting! 7y

OrangeMooseReads @Bklover no I didn‘t see it, I don‘t normally watch that show. I tend to forget what is on what nights. I‘ll have to look for that episode. 7y

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OrangeMooseReads

Depraved: The Definitive True Story of H.H. Holmes, Whose Grotesque Crimes Shattered Turn-Of-The-Century Chicago | Harold Schechter

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I am HIGHLY disappointed in how Schechter ended the book, it feels incomplete. There wasn‘t a lot that I didn‘t already know from having read “Devil in the White City” there was a lot of focus on the trial of Holmes which there wasn‘t as much in “Devil”. It was interesting for sure and worth reading. A few times the writing wasn‘t great, but over all it was good. I‘ll have a longer review and comparison up this weekend on my blog.

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OrangeMooseReads

Depraved: The Definitive True Story of H.H. Holmes, Whose Grotesque Crimes Shattered Turn-Of-The-Century Chicago | Harold Schechter

Only 30 pages to go. I WILL finish this damn book today!

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OrangeMooseReads

Depraved: The Definitive True Story of H.H. Holmes, Whose Grotesque Crimes Shattered Turn-Of-The-Century Chicago | Harold Schechter

After reading this I really want to read more about The Pinkertons. I watched a show on Netflix I believe, based on The Pinkerton Agency and it was good. I‘m going to have to do some Amazon searching tomorrow. 😊 #alwayssomethingnewtolearn

bibliobliss Great book 7y

OrangeMooseReads @Readage I‘m liking it so far 7y

Richryan52 Thanks for the like. If you are a Holmes fan, I think you might enjoy this. Think Doyle meets Dan Brown! 7y

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OrangeMooseReads

Depraved: The Definitive True Story of H.H. Holmes, Whose Grotesque Crimes Shattered Turn-Of-The-Century Chicago | Harold Schechter

Time to read this until I HAVE to go to sleep. Although it is getting into the more detailed, rough part of Holmes spree before he is finally caught.

CoverToCoverGirl I‘m not sure how you‘ll get to sleep! 😳 7y

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OrangeMooseReads

Depraved: The Definitive True Story of H.H. Holmes, Whose Grotesque Crimes Shattered Turn-Of-The-Century Chicago | Harold Schechter

1. My daily cup of coffee. The creamer is Himalayan Salted Caramel.
2. America‘s First Serial Killer
3. I have no sign of wisdom teeth (I‘ve had 2 dentists and an orthodontist confirm through X-rays).
4. JEM or She-Ra
5. Cancer
#humpdaypost @MinDea

monkeygirlsmama Mmm that creamer sounds yummy for sure. And I said I still have my wisdom teeth, but I don‘t actually know that for fact. I know I never had any out, but maybe I never had any to begin with. 7y

tournevis Stupid question: there are seas in the Himalayas? 7y

OrangeMooseReads It is good. They have a vanilla flavor as well that is really good. Next time you get X-rays at the dentist ask if there is any trace. @monkeygirlsmama (edited) 7y

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tournevis @OrangeMooseReads I know what sea salt is. I know what Himalayan salt is. I just think one excluded the othet. 7y

MinDea Fun fact: Himalayan salt is rock salt or halite from the Punjab region of Pakistan, near the Himalayas, but falsely marketed as being from the Himalayas. (I just looked this up on Wikipedia) @tournevis 7y

OrangeMooseReads @tournevis I‘m an idiot this morning, I don‘t know why I added sea to it, it‘s just Himalayan salted caramel. I really should read packages and labels better. My apologies for being confusing and not smart this morning. 7y

tournevis @OrangeMooseReads You are not an idiot. Mornings are just hard! 7y

tournevis @MinDea Yes! Indeed! 7y

OrangeMooseReads @tournevis thank you. Yes they are lol 7y

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OrangeMooseReads

Depraved: The Definitive True Story of H.H. Holmes, Whose Grotesque Crimes Shattered Turn-Of-The-Century Chicago | Harold Schechter

Up next. #historynerd

Lcsmcat I read Devil in the White City several months ago. If you‘ve read it, I‘d be interested to hear your opinion on how their ideas about him compare. 7y

GarthRanzz I‘ve had this on my TBR for quite awhile. Maybe next time I‘m in a non-fiction mood I‘ll dig it out. 7y

OrangeMooseReads @Lcsmcat I have read that one. I will definitely be comparing. 7y

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WarpedSweetness

Depraved: The Definitive True Story of H.H. Holmes, Whose Grotesque Crimes Shattered Turn-Of-The-Century Chicago | Harold Schechter

Serial killers are some pretty soulless people I think.

#SoullessSaturday #hallowreads @Tiffy_Reads @JoeStalksBeck

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OrangeMooseReads

Depraved: The Definitive True Story of H.H. Holmes, Whose Grotesque Crimes Shattered Turn-Of-The-Century Chicago | Harold Schechter

I made a bookshelf #TBRBINGO card as well last night

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OrangeMooseReads

Depraved: The Definitive True Story of H.H. Holmes, Whose Grotesque Crimes Shattered Turn-Of-The-Century Chicago | Harold Schechter

B&N visit produced these wonderful bargain priced books. $8.98 was the most expensive. I'm excited to read the Salinger book. I'm fascinated by him.

MrBook #NiceStack! @BookBabe just read BLL. 8y

OrangeMooseReads @MrBook I've heard good things about it 8y

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heatherkaz

Depraved: The Definitive True Story of H.H. Holmes, Whose Grotesque Crimes Shattered Turn-Of-The-Century Chicago | Harold Schechter

my #favevillain has to be H.H. Holmes! this book was fascinating and as true as it is horrifying. it's always creepier when you know it's a true story. #somethingforseptember

LauraJ Great choice and a real villain too! 8y

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