377 pages • first pub 1988 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 0671626884
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Poseidon Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
For more than two decades, Clive Barker has twisted the worlds of horrific and surrealistic fiction into a terrifying, transcendent genre all his own. With skillful prose, he enthralls even as he horrifies; with uncanny insight, he disturbs as pro...
Community Reviews Summary of 622 reviews
Moods
mysterious 71%
tense 63%
adventurous 34%
sad 26%
emotional 18%
reflective 15%
challenging 5%
hopeful 5%
funny 2%
inspiring 2%
Pace
fast 36%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 43% | Plot: 37% | Character: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 25% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 30%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 51% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 17%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Gore, Sexual contentMinor
Homophobia377 pages • first pub 1988 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 0671626884
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Poseidon Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
For more than two decades, Clive Barker has twisted the worlds of horrific and surrealistic fiction into a terrifying, transcendent genre all his own. With skillful prose, he enthralls even as he horrifies; with uncanny insight, he disturbs as pro...
Community Reviews Summary of 622 reviews
Moods
mysterious 71%
tense 63%
adventurous 34%
sad 26%
emotional 18%
reflective 15%
challenging 5%
hopeful 5%
funny 2%
inspiring 2%
Pace
fast 36%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 43% | Plot: 37% | Character: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 25% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 30%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 51% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 17%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Gore, Sexual contentMinor
Homophobia