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Horror

The Hellbound Heart

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  • 1991 first published
  • 176 pages
  • ★ 3.5 (20 ratings)
  • 10 editions
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The Hellbound Heart is a 1991 horror novel by Clive Barker. Key subjects include puzzles and Sadomasochism.

Open Library readers give it an average of 3.5 out of 5 from 20 ratings, and 182 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 10 editions.

It runs to roughly 176 pages — 3–4 hours of reading at an average pace.

About The Hellbound Heart

From his Books of Blood to The Damnation Game, Weaveworld, and The Great and Secret Show, to scores of short stories, bestselling novels, and now major motion pictures, no one comes close to the vivid imagination and unique terrors provided by Clive Barker.
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  • Horror
  • Horror stories
  • Puzzles
  • Sadomasochism
  • Fantasy

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Who wrote The Hellbound Heart?

The Hellbound Heart was written by Clive Barker and first published in 1991.

What genre is The Hellbound Heart?

It is usually shelved as Horror.

How long is The Hellbound Heart?

The median edition has 176 pages, about 3–4 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to The Hellbound Heart?

Readers who like it often enjoy Gerald's Game, Christine and Welcome to Dead House.

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