The Hellbound Heart by Clive Barker

The Hellbound Heart

Hellraiser #1

Clive Barker

176 pages first pub 1986 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror adventurous fast-paced
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At last he had solved the puzzle of Lemarchand's box. He was standing on the threshold of a new world of heightened sensations. In moments the Cenobites - who had dedicated an eternity to the pursuit of sensuality - would be here. They would revea...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,658 reviews

Moods

dark 98%
tense 70%
mysterious 47%
adventurous 11%
challenging 11%
emotional 7%
sad 5%
reflective 3%
funny 1%

Pace

fast 79%
medium 18%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 13% | 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: 74% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.93

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