Books of Blood: Volume Two by Clive BarkerMy rating: 2 of 5 stars
While the stories are still creepy, and still imaginative, and still justifiably groundbreaking for future generations of horror writers, I shouldn't have read this so soon after Books of Blood Vol. 1. This collection felt like Barker turned down the volume, and the stories feel more predictable, verging on monotonous. I often found myself willing the narrative to pick up the pace, but for better or for worse, Barker's style in these stories sticks with slow, gothic dread.
I'll try another volume one day, but only on the strength of Volume 1 - not to mention the terrific Weaveworld.
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