Books of Blood: Volume One by Clive Barker

Books of Blood: Volume One

Books of Blood #1

Clive Barker

fiction fantasy horror short stories adventurous dark fast-paced

210 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 68%
mysterious 63%
challenging 19%
sad 19%
adventurous 18%
funny 18%
emotional 11%
reflective 8%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 40%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Plot: 36% | Character: 6% | N/A: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 38% | No: 38% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 18% | N/A: 12% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 31% | N/A: 13% | No: 8%

Average rating

4.03

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