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358 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
For more than two decades, Clive Barker has twisted the worlds of horrific and surrealistic fiction into a terrifying, transcendent genre all his own. With skillful prose, he enthralls even as he horrifies; with uncanny insight, he disturbs as pro...
Community Reviews Summary of 952 reviews
Moods
mysterious 72%
tense 62%
adventurous 39%
sad 29%
emotional 18%
reflective 18%
challenging 6%
hopeful 4%
funny 3%
inspiring 3%
Pace
fast 38%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Plot: 34% | Character: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 32% | No: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 46% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 21%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Gore, Sexual contentMinor
Homophobia
358 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
For more than two decades, Clive Barker has twisted the worlds of horrific and surrealistic fiction into a terrifying, transcendent genre all his own. With skillful prose, he enthralls even as he horrifies; with uncanny insight, he disturbs as pro...
Community Reviews Summary of 952 reviews
Moods
mysterious 72%
tense 62%
adventurous 39%
sad 29%
emotional 18%
reflective 18%
challenging 6%
hopeful 4%
funny 3%
inspiring 3%
Pace
fast 38%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Plot: 34% | Character: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 32% | No: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 46% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 21%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Gore, Sexual contentMinor
Homophobia