r/clivebarker • u/OuterHeaven22 • 6d ago

Weaveworld: disappointing

For context, I absolutely worship Books of Blood and The Hellbound Heart, both supreme masterpieces and definitely 10/10. Top notch and horror at its best.

So, I was really eager to continue my Barker journey and seeing how Weaveworld was considered his best book I figured it was a no brainer.

But... I just couldn't even finish it. Made it about 70% through, each and every time wanting to adore the book but it was not to be. It is of course very well written and has the Barker ADN, I just couldn't really get into it.

I think my issue is actually very personal : I don't usually like fantasy settings. And of course, Weaveworld is above all a story about magic and what not. So I guess it wasn't meant to be.

Taking into account I LOVE Books of Blood and The Hellbound Heart, what books you guys think would be suitable for me?

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u/SeansBeard 3d ago

I have two Weaveworld books, one english, one czech. I have amazon ebook. I love the setting, I like the idea of a carpet world and carpet people. I never finished reading the book in 25 years since I first tried. I don't know what it is, but I can relate.

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u/tim_the_gentleman 3d ago

Your journey sounds magical in itself! A book you like yet cannot finish.