Summary and Analysis of Deviant: The Shocking True Story of Ed Gein, the Original Psycho

So much to read, so little time? This brief overview of Deviant: The Shocking True Story of Ed Gein, the Original "e;Psycho"e; tells you what you need to know-before or after you read Harold Schechter's book. Crafted and edited with care, Worth Books set the standard for quality and give you the tools you need to be a well-informed reader. This short summary and analysis of Deviant includes:- Historical context- Chapter-by-chapter overviews- Profiles of the main characters- Detailed timeline of key events- Important quotes and analysis- Fascinating trivia- Glossary of terms- Supporting material to enhance your understanding of the original workAbout Deviant: The Shocking True Story of Ed Gein, the Original "e;Psycho"e; by Harold Schechter: This true-crime classic profiles Ed Gein, the murderer and grave robber whose crimes inspired the films Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Ed Gein was a mildmannered midwestern farmhand until his horrific crimes were uncovered. After a failed attempt to dig up the grave of his dead mother, Gein became a grave robber and then a murderer. What he did with the bodies of his victims was disturbing and gory beyond all imagination, and it leaves no doubt about what Ed Gein really was: the original psycho. The summary and analysis in this ebook are intended to complement your reading experience and bring you closer to a great work of nonfiction.