197 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780425093474
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Berkley Books
Publication date: 30 September 1986
Description
Rediscover the true meaning of fear in this collection of horror stories from New York Times bestselling author Clive Barker. "The most provocative tales of terror ever published."--The Washington Post Everybody is a book of blood; wherever we're ...
Community Reviews Summary of 291 reviews
Moods
mysterious 53%
tense 30%
challenging 23%
sad 15%
funny 7%
reflective 7%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 62% | A mix: 25% | N/A: 12%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 62% | No: 25% | N/A: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 37% | N/A: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 37% | No: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gore, Body horror, DeathModerate
Fatphobia, Homophobia197 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780425093474
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Berkley Books
Publication date: 30 September 1986
Description
Rediscover the true meaning of fear in this collection of horror stories from New York Times bestselling author Clive Barker. "The most provocative tales of terror ever published."--The Washington Post Everybody is a book of blood; wherever we're ...
Community Reviews Summary of 291 reviews
Moods
mysterious 53%
tense 30%
challenging 23%
sad 15%
funny 7%
reflective 7%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 62% | A mix: 25% | N/A: 12%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 62% | No: 25% | N/A: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 37% | N/A: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 37% | No: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gore, Body horror, DeathModerate
Fatphobia, Homophobia