The Hellbound Heart
by Clive Barker
Taste attributes: horrorsexmonster/alien/supernaturalfresh & originalunsavouryimaginaryglossyenclosedself destruction/implosionrescue/escape/jeopardyfighting evil
Boxlist takeAn otherworldly horror novel that is morally murky and inventive. Best if you like edge over warmth.
Pace: balanced · Originality: fresh · Tone: very dark · Weight: balanced · Realism: imaginary world · Story: balanced · Structure: balanced · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
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3.5 / 5
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About This Book
From his Books of Blood to The Damnation Game, Weaveworld, and The Great and Secret Show, to scores of short stories, bestselling novels, and now major motion pictures, no one comes close to the vivid imagination and unique terrors provided by Clive Barker.
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- Author
- Clive Barker
- Published
- 1986
- Pages
- 176
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