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A review by thecrypttrip
Books of Blood, Volumes 1-3 by Clive Barker
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.75
This is my first time reading Clive Barker and looking at other reviews it may not be the best work to judge him on.
There is a lot of gore which doesn't bother me but also doesn't entertain and I feel most of the stories switched too quickly to the absurd. I have always preferred realism so I think maybe this just isn't for me.
I won't be rushing to pick up the next volume but there were aspects that I enjoyed. I liked Barkers writing style and there was a diverse mix of main characters.
There is a lot of gore which doesn't bother me but also doesn't entertain and I feel most of the stories switched too quickly to the absurd. I have always preferred realism so I think maybe this just isn't for me.
I won't be rushing to pick up the next volume but there were aspects that I enjoyed. I liked Barkers writing style and there was a diverse mix of main characters.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore