Overall, I really did enjoy this collection and looking forward to diving deeper into Barker’s back catalog. When the couple find the aftermath of the giant battle and still refuse to believe the story, Barker did a great job of trying to have the couple be in denial while at the same time having the conclusion directly involve them. It had me engaged from the first word and I ate everything up about this story. The folklore aspect coupled with the discovery of what is happening by the male couple was fantastic. The haunted house/demon descriptions were fantastic and reading about how the demon would discuss his issues with a higher-up was fun.įor me, the absolute highlight that stood above the rest of the group story was “ In the Hills, the Cities.” I enjoyed the transformative descriptions Barker used to describe Ess’ newfound powers. “ Jacqueline Ess: Her Will and Testament,” which is itself a unique take on depression. Anytime we get a monster story from Barker, you know you’re in for a great time. “ Pig Blood Blues” made for a fantastic tale and one that I’d probably go back and reread, “ Rawhead Rex,” which was captivating.
The absolute highlights for me were “ Midnight Meat Train,” which is a movie I watched previously, but don’t believe I’d ever read the story before. I found the stories varied for me, some resonating more than others.
I have Volumes 4-6 still to get through, but Volumes 1-3 would make a fantastic starting place for anyone wanting to dive into Barker. I’ve now read The Hellbound Heart and last night finished Books of Blood: Volumes 1-3. Barker, but growing up where I did – I didn’t have access to much horror and what I did have access to read, certainly wasn’t Clive. I’ll have a Clive Barker feature coming up on the site where I’ll discuss discovering Mr. Since day 1 of connecting and developing a friendship with Gavin, the mastermind of Kendall Reviews, he’s been on me to read all things Barker and specifically Books of Blood. “ So short a time to lose so many treasured illusions.” Omnibus Title: Clive Barker's Books of Blood, Vols.Books Of Blood (Volumes 1- 3): Clive Barker
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