Abarat by Clive Barker

439 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror young adult adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

Candy lives in Chickentown USA: the most boring place in the world, her heart bursting for some clue as to what her future may hold. She is soon to find out: swept out of our world by a giant wave, she finds herself in another place entirely... ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,764 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
mysterious 64%
dark 49%
lighthearted 26%
funny 21%
hopeful 15%
emotional 12%
tense 8%
challenging 7%
inspiring 7%
reflective 5%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 42%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Plot: 30% | Character: 12% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 69% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

4.02

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