This beautiful book has so many layers. I enjoy reading it every few years.

I grew up on Stephen King and Clive Barker. Out of all the books I have read over the years this is still by far and away my favorite. I recently gave a rare copy to my son after he graduated college and he has said that now it is his favorite story. As a deeply religious, yet open minded person, I appreciate the writing and never crossing the line of that which cannot happen, yet it challenges all I believe. Without challenges why is there faith. Truly a well thought out story and anything that makes you think that what you read is possible is brilliance. Definitely a masterpiece.

I have read this book three times now and am tempted for a 4th. I will always come back to this book to relive the journey. Thank you, Mr. Barker.

Barker is a master, his written descriptions are simply stunning. I read this book when it came out and still think it is my all time favorite read. A huge book, complex and wonderful. A genius mind at his peak.

Demands a sixth star.

Mr. Barker is a literary god. Plain and simple. A great author and a good man.

Books have the ability to take you away and almost lose yourself, but this is no ordinary book. With this story you can feel, touch, taste, and smell everything within it. It is truly beyond what any words can express. Anyone to whom I have recommended it has gotten the same jaw dropping reaction to it I did. Remarkable, fascinating, brilliant...

If you want to read something that you can almost reach out and touch, this is the book! So vivd and detailed. Each character has depth and the overall story pulls you in. Good to the last page.