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Title: The Hellbound Heart
Author(s): Clive Barker
Genre: Fiction
Tags: alternate universe, body modification, depravity, fantasy, gore, hell, horror, murder, pain, sadomasochism, science fiction, violence
Summary: Frank’s pursuit of pleasure has trapped him in an extra-dimensional hell, and his brother’s wife provides him the opportunity for escape. Frank’s resurrection provides Julia with the opportunity for escape from the marriage she has quickly grown bored of. Rory, who naively adores his more worldly wife, becomes their innocent victim while Kirsty is drawn into this dangerous realm by her desire to protect him and show him the truth about Julia. Kirsty soon becomes the main character as she tries to save herself and Rory from the consequences of what Frank has unleashed.
Finished: August 10, 2008
Rating: 3.5 Stars
Review:

Gross, scary and disturbing. I’ve always wanted to read this particular novel for the fact that I am a fan of Hellraiser and a fan of anything with S&M elements, especially horror. I wanted the literary experience of the Cenobites. Rather than pictures on a screen, I wanted my own imagination. This book was great. Gorey imagery, lots of horror, crazy people doing crazy things, and sadistic Cenobites promising a realm of sensation and pleasure beyond belief. It was chilling and I had nightmares when I went to bed after finishing… a sign of a good horror novel.

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