528 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780425165584
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Berkley Books
Publication date: 01 October 1998
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 942 reviews
Moods
tense 68%
mysterious 61%
sad 23%
challenging 21%
emotional 20%
adventurous 18%
funny 15%
reflective 6%
Pace
fast 37%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Plot: 23% | N/A: 9%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 53% | No: 21% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 9%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | No: 37% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 13% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 35% | No: 12% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gore, Violence, BloodModerate
Animal death, Child abuse, Child death528 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780425165584
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Berkley Books
Publication date: 01 October 1998
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 942 reviews
Moods
tense 68%
mysterious 61%
sad 23%
challenging 21%
emotional 20%
adventurous 18%
funny 15%
reflective 6%
Pace
fast 37%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Plot: 23% | N/A: 9%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 53% | No: 21% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 9%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | No: 37% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 13% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 35% | No: 12% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gore, Violence, BloodModerate
Animal death, Child abuse, Child death