The Great And Secret Show by Clive Barker

The Great And Secret Show

Book of the Art #1

Clive Barker

672 pages first pub 1989 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror adventurous slow-paced

Description

From master storyteller Clive Barker, comes this intricately woven and meticulously constructed epic where past and future meet.In the little town of Palomo Grove, two great armies are amassing; forces shaped from the hearts and souls of America. ...

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Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 77%
adventurous 70%
tense 45%
challenging 41%
emotional 19%
reflective 16%
funny 6%
sad 6%
informative 3%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 38%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Plot: 33% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 28% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 22%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.8

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