rajneet's review
I just couldn't do with this language and even the murder/gore part is just repeat. Did not feel anything for any character
laurelinwonder's review
4.0
This was a foray into extreme horror, that I heard about back when it came out, but finally got around to. It's not for everyone, if the words extreme horror sound terrible to you you can move right along. those of you who like extreme horror, this really needs to be in the top 10. Edward Lee is well known because he knows what he's doing, the writing's good, it's actually kind of funny, if you can get over the incredibly gory aspects. however, it does make fun of backwater hillbilly types, so if that is not your bag, in similar veins as wrong turn and the hills have eyes if we're talking movies. so be aware of that if that's something that is troubling to you. So here's the deal, this was nasty, you had my get turning, and yet some of the conversations actually had me laughing because they were so ridiculous. But after reading Jack ketchum's introduction to the story, that seems to be Lee's kick, he likes to laugh, so I tried to keep my mind open while I was reading for that kind of humor. so if you're looking for it it's there, if you're looking to just be incredibly grossed out crack this one open.
skamlig's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.0
gareth_alan's review
4.0
If someone wronged you or your family, how would you get revenge? Key their car? Throw a brick through their window? Maybe even post some dog poo through their letterbox? Or you could try Travis Tuckton's and his Grandpap's method of drilling a hole into their head and erm...having your way with it.
The book wasn't as over the top and effed up as I thought it was going to be, but it had it's moments. The image it put into my head of Travis holding up footless Grandpap while he rapes a corpse's head is going to be stuck in there for a while.
It was funny, and a quick, easy read. And as I've come to expect from Edward Lee, his writing is top notch, which is what separates him from a lot of writers who write this sort of stuff. He knows how to write characters and there's always rhyme and reason to everything that happens.
My only complaint is that the end seemed a little rushed and it could have been a little bit longer. But I believe there are two sequels, and I can guess that they will be twice as mental as this one, so I look forward to reading them.
It's been out for a while, this book, and I'm glad I've finally read it. 4 stars right to the face! Now, that time this lad from school chased me around the park with his mates trying to beat me up...I never got revenge for that. Hmmmm.
The book wasn't as over the top and effed up as I thought it was going to be, but it had it's moments. The image it put into my head of Travis holding up footless Grandpap while he rapes a corpse's head is going to be stuck in there for a while.
It was funny, and a quick, easy read. And as I've come to expect from Edward Lee, his writing is top notch, which is what separates him from a lot of writers who write this sort of stuff. He knows how to write characters and there's always rhyme and reason to everything that happens.
My only complaint is that the end seemed a little rushed and it could have been a little bit longer. But I believe there are two sequels, and I can guess that they will be twice as mental as this one, so I look forward to reading them.
It's been out for a while, this book, and I'm glad I've finally read it. 4 stars right to the face! Now, that time this lad from school chased me around the park with his mates trying to beat me up...I never got revenge for that. Hmmmm.
azeryk's review
4.0
After reading horror for many years I'd heard many people mention this book as one that just had to be read. Well now that it has been made more widely available I was able to give it a go and see what all of the fuss was about.
It's hard to describe what happens within the book without giving away for a "Header" is, and that is something which should only be found out from reading the book. But I can say it has to be one of the more brutal and twisted way of getting revenge or killing someone that I have heard of. Despite the main focus of the book being on this "Header" there is also a story of love and devotion alongside it which helps the story to move along as a good pace; and it is a wonder that the author can fit so much into the story without harming it.
If you like other stories from Edward Lee, or would like a quick read which will shock you then this would be one of the best book you could buy.
The novel was received in exchange for an honest review.
It's hard to describe what happens within the book without giving away for a "Header" is, and that is something which should only be found out from reading the book. But I can say it has to be one of the more brutal and twisted way of getting revenge or killing someone that I have heard of. Despite the main focus of the book being on this "Header" there is also a story of love and devotion alongside it which helps the story to move along as a good pace; and it is a wonder that the author can fit so much into the story without harming it.
If you like other stories from Edward Lee, or would like a quick read which will shock you then this would be one of the best book you could buy.
The novel was received in exchange for an honest review.
darthizzy's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
gross
bryanhmoyer's review
5.0
Sick, twisted, depraved, and a fantastic read. Lee's mind puked out this vile story in a way that drills into your brain and just stays there. I couldn't stop reading it, and then that ending with a final thrust of depravity.