Deviant
Harold Schechter
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Deviant
Published
1993
Publisher
Coronet Books
Pages
274
ISBN-10
0340595647
Description
From “America’s principal chronicler of its greatest psychopathic killers” (*The Boston Book Review*) comes the definitive account of Ed Gein, a mild-mannered Wisconsin farmhand who stunned an unsuspecting nation—and redefined the meaning of the word “psycho.” The year was 1957. The place was an ordinary farmhouse in America’s heartland, filled with extraordinary evidence of unthinkable depravity. The man behind the massacre was a slight, unassuming Midwesterner with a strange smile—and even stranger attachment to his domineering mother. After her death and a failed attempt to dig up his mother’s body from the local cemetery, Gein turned to other grave robberies and, ultimately, multiple murders. Driven to commit gruesome and bizarre acts beyond all imagining, Ed Gein remains one of the most deranged minds in the annals of American homicide. This is his story—recounted in fascinating and chilling detail by Harold Schechter, one of the most acclaimed true-crime storytellers of our time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Deviant?
This edition of Deviant has approximately 274 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Deviant?
For most readers, Deviant typically takes between 5h 43m and 3h 48m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 68,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 34m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 68,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Deviant?
The estimated word count for Deviant is approximately 68,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Deviant?
Deviant was written by Harold Schechter.
When was Deviant published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1993. The original work may have been published on a different date.