253 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780006176664
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Voyager
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 707 reviews
Moods
mysterious 74%
tense 62%
adventurous 37%
sad 30%
emotional 20%
reflective 18%
challenging 4%
hopeful 4%
funny 2%
inspiring 2%
Pace
fast 34%
slow 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 43% | Plot: 37% | Character: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 22% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 32% | No: 30%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 52% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 18%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Gore, Sexual contentMinor
Homophobia
253 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780006176664
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Voyager
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 707 reviews
Moods
mysterious 74%
tense 62%
adventurous 37%
sad 30%
emotional 20%
reflective 18%
challenging 4%
hopeful 4%
funny 2%
inspiring 2%
Pace
fast 34%
slow 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 43% | Plot: 37% | Character: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 22% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 32% | No: 30%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 52% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 18%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Gore, Sexual contentMinor
Homophobia