The Books of Blood by Clive Barker

The Books of Blood

Books of Blood #01-03

Clive Barker

fiction fantasy horror short stories dark fast-paced

462 pages | first published 1984

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"Everybody is a book of blood; wherever we're opened, we're red." For those who only know Clive Barker through his long multigenre novels, this one-volume edition of the Books of Blood is a welcome chance to acquire the 16 remarkable horror short ...
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Summary of 820 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
tense 67%
mysterious 59%
challenging 22%
adventurous 18%
emotional 18%
sad 18%
funny 14%
reflective 4%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 39%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 63% | Plot: 27% | N/A: 9%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 51% | No: 27% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 45% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 16% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 51% | Yes: 33% | No: 9% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

4.04

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