The Great and Secret Show by Clive Barker

The Great and Secret Show

Book of the Art #1

Clive Barker

658 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror adventurous slow-paced

Description

Clive Barker's bestseller Weaveworld astonished readers with his visionary range, establishing him as a master of fabulist literature. Now, with The Great and Secret Show he rises to new heights. In this unforgettable epic he wields the full power...

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Community Reviews Summary of 841 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 84%
adventurous 63%
tense 47%
challenging 36%
emotional 26%
reflective 26%
sad 10%
funny 5%
informative 5%

Pace

slow 52%
medium 42%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 16% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 35% | No: 35% | Yes: 29%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 43% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.8

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