Interestingly, although the 'Books of Blood' were greeted…
“Interestingly, although the 'Books of Blood' were greeted with cries of righteous horror - and smirks - I didn't think of them as being particularly excessive. God knows what I did think was excessive at the time, but I didn't think they were.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Barker reflects that his earlier works felt excessive to him, but he didn't view the Books of Blood as overly extreme.
In simple terms: He didn't think the series was excessive.
Key Takeaway
Recognize personal bias when judging art.
Themes
creativity
self‑assessment
art criticism
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
literary
critical
When to use this quote
- evaluating literature
- personal taste
- critical writing
Key Concepts
subjectivity
authorial intent
censorship
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you decide what is excessive?
- Do personal standards change over time?
A Different Perspective
Personal standards may differ from public perception.