Clive Barker Horror Classic

This is a fantastic version of Clive Barker's hugely influential short horror novel.
The narration by Jeffrey Kafer is superb.
Another great Audible presentation from the guys at Crossroads Press.
Highly recommended.

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Classic horror

One classic horror story . It is one of my top ten books of all time

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Hellraiser fans

A great listen for Hellraiser fans, very well read.
As usual Clive Barker does a good job with this story.

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Tore My Soul Apart

A fantastic reading of one of my favourite books of all time. Highly recommended for any fans of the great Clive Barker.

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it will tear your soul apart.

So, most know this is what became the movie Hellraiser. Clive Barker seemed to write it specifically to be a movie. There are numerous differences but nothing huge. The story isn't bad but it's not great either. I think it suffers because it's more of a glorified script than novel. The characters really aren't that we'll fleshed out (no pun intended), the movies have done a lot more in that respect which is pretty unusual. Narration was ok, not great but it's still an enjoyable story and it gains a start for being one of the more unique supernatural horrors.

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An influential classic

It was an absolute treat to listen to this audiobook and revisit the dark roots of entire genres of horror fiction.

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just simply amazing.

out standing audio book and a must listen to book thats more than the film's.

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Good, but…

Good story and narration, but compared to the film… it was quite underwhelming. I guess the other books in the series will go into more. It felt more like a prelude you would find at the beginning of a book rather than a full story in of itself. However, take this with a pinch of salt since it is one of my favourite stories I had very high standards, as a newcomer Into the world I think this would have had a greater impact.

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short but sweet

As a huge fan of the Hellraiser franchise I wanted to hear the original story. loved it.

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Clive introduces his infamous creation...

Where does The Hellbound Heart rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This particular audiobook ranks as one of the better experiences out there with a clarity of voice that allows you to move beyond the page into the world Clive Barker has crafted.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Hellbound Heart?

The opening chapters where Frank realises the gravity of his situation, and the descriptions of his now oversensitive senses.

What does Jeffrey Kafer bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

Jeffrey Kafer brings a clear and easily listenable book allowing you to enjoy Clive Barker's descriptive as it should.

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

This book is not a book intended to make you laugh or cry, but it easily achieves its goals of horror, disgust, repellance and abandonment.

Any additional comments?

If you have heard of Pinhead or indeed seen the movie Hellraiser be sure to get this, as this will tear your soul appart harder than the movies will ever do.

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