In Clive Barker's most recent novel, a demon by the name of Jakabok Botch retells the tale of his homelife in the Demonation and his being lured like a fish on a hook through the many levels of Hell and into the modern world -- 13th century Europe -- by a party of demon hunters. He manages to escape, thanks to the help of another demon Quitoon Pathea, disguised to move around more easily among the humans. Together, the two demons roam about Europe, leaving havoc in their wake and generally enjoying each others' company. Until one argument goes too far, with Jakabok fleeing for his life while on a journey to Mainz. Not sure what Quitoon's fascination is with Mainz, Jakabok decides to try his luck there, see what all the fuss is about. Upon arriving, he's surprised to discover Angels and Demons in battle both in the air and on the ground, all because of a new invention from Johannes Gutenberg.

From the opening sentence, "BURN THIS BOOK.", "Mister B. Gone" takes a unique approach to the story by forcing the reader into becoming a character. The narrator, Jakobok Botch -- or Mister B. Gone as he's also known -- speaks directly to the reader, trying to convince him/her by means of flattery, taunting, tales of horror, and perhaps even pity, to coax the reader into burning the book and releasing him from the prison of pages. But as Jakobok mentions many times during his tale, curiosity draws the reader further and further in, delaying his possible freedom by wanting to know how he became trapped in the book. What also helps the tale is that Barker infuses Jakobok with humor and humanity. Jakobok may be a demon, but he also feels love and pain, and I found myself almost liking him, wanting to burn the book and to release him even after reading all the horrific deeds he'd done.

"Mister B. Gone" is a fun read that fans of Barker's and of horror tales will enjoy ( )

This was a very interesting book I would say its Horror/Fantasy.It was written with an interesting perspective its as if the book is having a conversation with you the reader.And the book is a demon wanting to be burned.
There were definately some icky parts of this book when the book/demon tells the reader about his various torture methods it gets pretty graphic.But other than those moments I actually enjoyed this book more than I expected to.
I would recommend this book to Horror fans and anyone who enjoyed Good Omens by, Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman ( )

Was a bit disappointed by this book. Not as good as other Clive Barker books I've read in the past. The book never really took off.

Incredibly disappointing. Read like someone writing in the style of Clive Barker. ( )

Rubbish ( )