The History of the Devil by Phil Stokes, Sarah Stokes, Clive Barker

The History of the Devil

Phil Stokes, Sarah Stokes, Clive Barker

188 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror dark slow-paced
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In Clive Barker's The History of the Devil, a deprived and lovelorn Satan is sick and tired of living in Hell. He bemoans the loss of his angel-wings, his freedom of flight, his elegance, and grace. And he misses God. So he calls a trial, his appe...

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Community Reviews Summary of 58 reviews

Moods

dark 80%
funny 40%
lighthearted 40%
reflective 40%
adventurous 20%
mysterious 20%
emotional 10%
informative 10%
tense 10%

Pace

fast 40%
medium 40%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 87% | A mix: 12%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 37% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.43

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