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512 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780747401643
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Sphere Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Rediscover the true meaning of fear in this collection of horror stories from New York Times bestselling author Clive Barker. "The most provocative tales of terror ever published."--The Washington Post Everybody is a book of blood; wherever we're ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,357 reviews
Moods
tense 68%
mysterious 64%
emotional 24%
sad 23%
challenging 19%
adventurous 17%
funny 15%
reflective 6%
Pace
fast 37%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Plot: 28% | N/A: 6% | Character: 3%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 49% | No: 23% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 54% | No: 35% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 11% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gore, Violence, MurderModerate
Child abuse, Sexism, RacismMinor
Alcoholism, Religious bigotry512 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780747401643
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Sphere Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Rediscover the true meaning of fear in this collection of horror stories from New York Times bestselling author Clive Barker. "The most provocative tales of terror ever published."--The Washington Post Everybody is a book of blood; wherever we're ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,357 reviews
Moods
tense 68%
mysterious 64%
emotional 24%
sad 23%
challenging 19%
adventurous 17%
funny 15%
reflective 6%
Pace
fast 37%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Plot: 28% | N/A: 6% | Character: 3%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 49% | No: 23% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 54% | No: 35% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 11% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gore, Violence, MurderModerate
Child abuse, Sexism, RacismMinor
Alcoholism, Religious bigotry