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Mister B. Gone

Clive Barker (2007)

SubgenreDark Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
Setting
CSM age18+
Goodreads3.35

Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentModerate
LanguageStrong

Positive tags

Dark Humor

Protagonist archetypes

Demon HeroUnreliable Narrator

Synopsis

A medieval devil speaks directly to the reader, his tone murderous one moment, seductive the next, in a memoir allegedly penned in the year 1438. The demon has embedded himself in the very words of this tale of terror, turning the book itself into a dangerous object, laced with menace only too ready to break free and exert its power.

Mister B. Gone: content & age rating

Intended for adult readers (18+).

This dark fantasy features a demonic narrator who speaks directly to readers with murderous and seductive intent. Expect strong violence, disturbing themes, mature language, and psychological horror elements typical of Clive Barker's adult work.

What to know going in

This book has strong violence, moderate sexual content, and strong language. Content notes include murder, violence, and manipulation (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Adult readers who enjoy experimental horror and dark fantasy will be drawn to the demon narrator's disturbing direct address.

Tags

MetafictionHorrorGothicExperimental