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Edward Lee is the living definition of "Depravity." Do not start this book expecting some coy, Americana, King-esque horror. To Lee, nothing is sacred, nothing is taboo. He finds the line and takes a running long jump across it. I suppose that's why I love his work so much. Some may think he's just a "Shock-Hack," but it takes a truly twisted brilliance to come up with THIS level of atrocity.
Loved itI got to say you done it again. I give this book 5 hell l city out of 5. But I don't give spoilers.
Well holy shit this book is awesome! Boniface! ☠️
Edward Lee's Infernal series is in a class by itself.It manages to be horrific in a sense that would probably turn off most mainstream readers yet it is fantastical in a Land of Oz way despite the horror elements. It is more of a dark fantasy comedy than an actual horror novel. House Infernal is the third installment after City Infernal and Infernal Angel. My only issue is that House Infernal reads a little like an afterthought as the first two novels are complete in themselves. Nonetheless, it
Like a car wreck you just got to look, well House Infernal is a, you just got too read. Have a new word, ("She heard him expectorate,") so House Infernal is like Edward Lee's expectorating his 'ID' that Freudian theory where your most primitive needs and fears reside, well the author is able to mainline that force and spits it out and cages it up in a tight satanic logic web that almost makes sense, with a result being a lot of big breasts, underwear that feels out women tops and licks women's b...
I knew when I picked this book up that it was going to be a dastardly read, and boy was I right. After all, it is a story about Hell, its cruel hierarchy of demons and monsters, and how there is always hope for a ray of sunshine among all that darkness. Unfortunately though, Edward Lee's capabilities of creating such a world left little room for much else. While the overall premise held promise, the lack of strong, or realistic, characters made for a less-than-enjoyable experience. Every female
Do not go into that house.
Compared to the previous two books in Lee’s infernal series, House is much more plot focused. The pacing, characterisation and story are all much better and it made for a much more enjoyable book. House infernal is over-the-top, disgusting fun and is now my personal favourite in this series.
Despite all the demonic Dukes and evil Earls reigning in Hell, the most interesting character in this book is a 39-year-old prostitute newly arrived in Mephistopolis. Ruth Bridges wears a werewolf bra and a skirt made of tongues (still alive and licking!) and turns Hell upside down. She may have been an uneducated hick from Florida when she was alive, but she ain't no dummy. "Men are all the same, even in Hell," she says. "Just a bunch of horny assholes."
There are some authors I just don't get. Edward Lee is one of these. I have tried his books a few times because I love horror books and reading the violence he writes doesn't bother me. What I can never get passed is the way 98% of the women in his book have huge breasts, they are often bra-less, even after the age of 40 (with these huge boobs), and their significant others refer to their breasts in terms of affection like "milk wagons". Seriously. I wonder if he realizes, writing this way, make...
Usually I like Lee's non-Hell books better, but this is his best so far. I'm an atheist, and my atheism runs so deeply that I think The Exorcist is a comedy. Any attempt to scare with Satan, Hell, demons, etc. fail on me. However, Lee's evil sense of humor makes this series completely different. He also plays a couple of fun games with his readers, letting you think a character might be someone else, and they never turn out that way except for the one instance he actually fools us. Check that, t...
BrilliantI loved reading this. Mr Lee has a fascinating imagination and his books are truly one of a kind. I really enjoyed learning of all places in hells city, and all the different species that live there. The storyline was just brilliant and so descriptive that you could see it all in your head. A great read, gripping, captivating, alarming and grotesque. A definite recommendation for anyone who lives the sick and twisted.
The best of all three! The cool/interesting thing is, this one can be read standalone (I think).
It was ok. Probably the weakest in the series. Rushed ending, there were way to many last minute twists. Read it if your like me and slightly OCD and need to finish a series.
Quick! Gut reaction: Wait. Are you sure it’s not a comedy?Short Summation Venetia Barlow, a beautiful theology student, goes to work at St. John’s Priory, working with good Godly people to fix it up. And, dun-dun-dunnnn, it was designed by a priest who was actually a Satanist. Then things get all kinds of crazy evil.Why this book? I read Lee’s City Infernal years ago, and apparently I didn’t think I’d had enough punishment at his hands.How’d it go? Not only do we follow Venetia and the cast at
I love Lee's Infernal series!
god i loved it. one of the best ive read so far next to Dunwhich romance. it had the trill, the blood, the gore, the murders, some sex hahaha and the plot and characters were truly amazing oh and especially the twist at the end unf!
Now that I have read all 3 books, I can give a better review. Edward never cease to please. His picturesque imagination brought life to an alternatve universe that we humans are so curious of. This book was not an exception, though it did start to get boring because its the same hell again just that with a different story plot and characters.I would have very much wanted to stick with Cassie and read about all her adventures.Another thing I realized about the series is that Edward loves having h...
Super good book and love the series
4.1 stars!Outstanding take on haunted house. Or is it demons? Madman?Welcome addition to any serious horror collection.