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ratgrrrl 's review for:
The Hellbound Heart
by Clive Barker
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I'm going to have to do a proper right up when I have more brain, but I really enjoyed this. I am a fan of Hellraiser and have meant to read this for a long time. In ways that remind me of Fight Club, there are aspects in which the book and movie surpass each other, but I can't imagine why it must have been like reading this apropos of nothing in 1986, 1BPH (before Pinhead).
I'll talk more about these another time, but quick comparisons:
-The description of the Cenobites and what they actually do to Frank is the absolute highlight of the book and is Infinitely better than the straight swap for Frank's ultimate fate as his initial experience.
-Kirsty being Rory's daughter from a previous relationship makes so much more sense in Hellraiser than a random friend whose only character trait is being infatuated with Rory.
-The descriptions of Frank are nothing compared the truly astounding practical effects in Hellraiser.
-Not having the creepy yuppie fuck who is chatting up Kirsty in the book is a blessing.
-The ending in the house is a mess in this book worn vague repetition of the word "fireworks" way. Too many times, but the very end makes more sense than the movie. Although the movie does come with the Dark Souls boss Cenobite.
-There's an Evil Dead 2-esque moment with Julia at the end of the book, which made me giggle and is a lot of fun. I'm saddened, by the I understand why this didn't make the movie.
If you like Hellraiser I thoroughly recommend giving this a read. It won't blow your mind, but it's bloody great. If you are on the fence about which to do first, I would actually recommend reading this first as the differences in the movie are interesting, but I think reading the book without the movie playing in your mind, as it was for me, would be beneficial.
It I had to choose between The Hellbound Heart and Hellraiser, I would be Hellraiser for sure. But they are both great.
I'll talk more about these another time, but quick comparisons:
-The description of the Cenobites and what they actually do to Frank is the absolute highlight of the book and is Infinitely better than the straight swap for Frank's ultimate fate as his initial experience.
-Kirsty being Rory's daughter from a previous relationship makes so much more sense in Hellraiser than a random friend whose only character trait is being infatuated with Rory.
-The descriptions of Frank are nothing compared the truly astounding practical effects in Hellraiser.
-Not having the creepy yuppie fuck who is chatting up Kirsty in the book is a blessing.
-The ending in the house is a mess in this book worn vague repetition of the word "fireworks" way. Too many times, but the very end makes more sense than the movie. Although the movie does come with the Dark Souls boss Cenobite.
-There's an Evil Dead 2-esque moment with Julia at the end of the book, which made me giggle and is a lot of fun. I'm saddened, by the I understand why this didn't make the movie.
If you like Hellraiser I thoroughly recommend giving this a read. It won't blow your mind, but it's bloody great. If you are on the fence about which to do first, I would actually recommend reading this first as the differences in the movie are interesting, but I think reading the book without the movie playing in your mind, as it was for me, would be beneficial.
It I had to choose between The Hellbound Heart and Hellraiser, I would be Hellraiser for sure. But they are both great.