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Barker is an author that promises depth and delivers piles of words. This book started well but the ending was lacking anything that I could relate to.

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challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

A great book that should not be skipped if you enjoy reading the rich darkness from the early writings of Clive Barker, or if you're a new fan in search of such heat. Take your time reading this one, as this one is worth absorbing every little detail Clive includes and does not water down as he writes. The excerpt from his new book around the time this pocket book was released is worth reading for a taste outside of his Books of Blood stories. I found it amazing to read such unique body horror, a outlandish world of knots, and a Southern Gothic that leaves you piqued for more. As a fan and writer of gothic literature, I appreciate Clive's take on Southern Gothic, which was written well.

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dark mysterious tense slow-paced

Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

Definitely, a lot more graphic than I expected, however, the writing was really gripping. Preferred Body Politic over the rest of the stories.

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