a_solemn_snail's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.75
carveaname's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.0
tylawrencium's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
shan198025's review against another edition
1.0
I was very disappointed in this. I was expecting horror, straight I'm so scared I can't sleep horror. Instead it was more psychological. The only one that was a little scary was "Rawhead Rex".
daveyjames's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
4.75
Spooky Season, Pt. 4
Clive Barker is so depraved (compliment) that some of his works make me physically ill (compliment). The way he writes body horror is absolutely disgusting (compliment) and his stories are completely original and can only come from his fucked-up (compliment) mind. Horror at its finest.
Ratings for 2023:
1 Star: DNF and will be a hater.
2 Stars: Finished but I was annoyed.
3 Stars: It was good!
4 Stars: Loved it — you should check it out.
5 Stars: Amazing! Read this book!
Clive Barker is so depraved (compliment) that some of his works make me physically ill (compliment). The way he writes body horror is absolutely disgusting (compliment) and his stories are completely original and can only come from his fucked-up (compliment) mind. Horror at its finest.
Ratings for 2023:
1 Star: DNF and will be a hater.
2 Stars: Finished but I was annoyed.
3 Stars: It was good!
4 Stars: Loved it — you should check it out.
5 Stars: Amazing! Read this book!
jenmat1197's review against another edition
4.0
This is a book of short horror stories. Combined together are the first 3 volumes in a 6 volume series. Since these are short stories and not easy to give a summary, I won't. I will just say that I really enjoyed this book. These are "put the book in the freezer" level of horror stories, which was just what I was looking for. I am a big Stephen King and Joe Hill fan, but Clive Barker is on a whole other lever when it comes to horror. These stories will keep you up at night, but are extemely well written. There is no doubt that Barker is a talented writer.
If you are looking for blood curdling stories - these are for you. I am going to get the next set of stories to keep this going. I have watched the show on Hulu as well.
If you are looking for blood curdling stories - these are for you. I am going to get the next set of stories to keep this going. I have watched the show on Hulu as well.
barnitka's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
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? No
3.5
cait_henry56's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
There's a reason why Clive Barker is one of the kings of Horror. I enjoyed some short stories more than others, but many will stick with me for the rest of my life.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore