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Post by misterkevin on Dec 1, 2007 3:03:37 GMT -6
I just finished this bonbon of a read. I thoroughly enjoyed the idea that a fictional book could be written first person by an escaped demon from the 9th circle of Hell in the 1400's. It's about the power of the written word and how words can be coopted for heavenly or dastardly intentions.
That narrator Jakabok Botch was so cavalier in his blasphemies, dismemberments, and perversities was truly delightful. I couldn't put the book down.
The premise is that the Mister B (Jackabok) is locked in the words and pages of the very book the reader holds and he constantly taunts the reader to burn the book for salvation. I've enjoyed Clive in the past as a fan of the earlier Hellraiser series movies and a smattering of his other works. This book is light reading in comparison to other sweeping tomes but nonetheless quick and tasty. It wasn't particularly scary, just a salacious little treat.
Anybody else have an opinion of of Clive Barker or this book in particular?
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Post by 2minus3 on Mar 1, 2008 19:21:14 GMT -6
ah Mister B gone. what an odd tale i loved the premise of the book but didnt find it as good as i originally thaught i would...shoulda read some before buying..... not too bad a book overall i like the urging to burn the book and quit reading it. i agree with you the best parts were the blasphomies i especially enjoyed the bath of infant blood sounds delightful! this is another book i found shares an idea i lovem that hells is a working class society much like our own, I've been workin on a story bout that for quite some time..
i enjoied Barkers Thief of Always and highly reccommend it.
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