A review by hydecircus
The Hellbound Heart by Clive Barker

dark tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

i tend to expect books that have been adapted into a film to be a lot more than what was presented on screen, and this isnt the books fault but i was honestly shocked at how short it is. it knows exactly what story it wanted to tell and it told it, with nothing extra. i think this is honestly a postive and i really enjoyed how to the point it was. i think i wouldve liked it more if i read it in one sitting instead of taking a months long break, especially considering how concise the story it, but that's my fault not the books.