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stueve_nics's review against another edition
The story was a good idea, but poorly executed. It’s like 5 separate stories of the same “depraved” town but none of them have any connection. I found myself bored and waiting for the end but I couldn’t make it that far
martianscuba's review against another edition
2.0
Ehhhh. Definitely a story that I expected to enjoy a lot more. The obsession with sex/rape in damn near every chapter makes it drag and ruins all logic. Laughably bad in some cases.
The writing is fluid and the chapter format was great. Bryan Smith is very talented and the setup for the second book sounds interesting enough that I might come back, but this one was kind of a mess.
The writing is fluid and the chapter format was great. Bryan Smith is very talented and the setup for the second book sounds interesting enough that I might come back, but this one was kind of a mess.
mariastram's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.0
lvlarly's review against another edition
challenging
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
sticksnstout's review against another edition
4.0
Really liked this book. Did you ever wonder what you'd be capable of if pushed to the limit? What would the long-term effects of your actions be? This is a tale of humanity and what could lurk within us all!
alexctelander's review against another edition
3.0
When the world is getting you down, and the problems seem never ending, take a trip to the quaint, quiet town of Hopkins Bend, Tennessee. Only, don’t spend too much time interacting with the locals, or checking out the sights and surrounding countryside; in fact, you should probably only stop by Hopkins Bend if it’s an absolute emergency and only for a few minutes. Because there’s a big dark secret about Hopkins Bend that visitors know nothing about, since the visitors never make it out alive. Stories surround the town of bizarre practices, unholy rituals, murder, and even cannibalism. Each year the Holiday Feast is celebrated and for any tourist who doesn’t know better, coming to Hopkins Bend will be the last stop you make in your lifetime. So you should just stay away from the town, but the book Depraved by Bryan Smith about the town is great, with gritty, gory details, and no limit to the . . . depravity . . . which will have you reading on, turning the page, even though you can’t bear to find out any more.
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toasted_coconut's review against another edition
2.0
This is definitely unlike anything I've read before. I heard it was a cult classic among horror fans. I understand now why it has the reputation it does. Although I'll probably won't be reading any of the authors other books, the author is very talented and a great story teller.
memydogandbooks's review against another edition
3.0
Ooooft - pretty much like its title "depraved" - worse than watching the Texas Chainsaw Massacre yet still strangely page turning! Not for the faint hearted!