The Hellbound Heart by Clive Barker

The Hellbound Heart

Hellraiser #1

Clive Barker

176 pages first pub 1986 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy horror adventurous fast-paced
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The classic tale of supernatural obsession from the critically acclaimed master of darkness—and the inspiration for the cult classic film Hellraiser.From his scores of short stories, bestselling novels, and major motion pictures, no one comes clos...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,725 reviews

Moods

dark 98%
tense 70%
mysterious 47%
adventurous 11%
challenging 11%
emotional 7%
sad 6%
reflective 3%
funny 1%

Pace

fast 79%
medium 18%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 40% | A mix: 39% | Character: 19%

Strong character development?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 68% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | It's complicated: 6% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.93

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