Clive Barker's Books of Blood: Volume One by Clive Barker

Clive Barker's Books of Blood: Volume One

Books of Blood #1

Clive Barker

304 pages first pub 1984 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror short stories adventurous dark fast-paced

Description

THE INSPIRATION FOR THE HULU ORIGINAL FILM Rediscover the true meaning of fear in this collection of horror stories from Clive Barker, New York Times bestselling author and creator of the Hellraiser series. Everybody is a book of blood; wherever w...

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Moods

dark 100%
tense 69%
mysterious 59%
funny 20%
sad 19%
challenging 18%
adventurous 17%
emotional 11%
reflective 9%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 42%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Plot: 36% | Character: 5% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 13% | Yes: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 38% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 58% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14% | N/A: 12%

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