Abarat by Clive Barker

468 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror young adult adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

 A journey beyond imagination is about to unfold. . . .  It begins in the most boring place in the world: Chickentown, USA. There lives Candy Quackenbush, her heart bursting for some clue as to what her future might hold.  When the answer comes, i...

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Moods

adventurous 100%
mysterious 65%
dark 47%
lighthearted 23%
funny 20%
hopeful 15%
emotional 12%
challenging 7%
inspiring 7%
tense 7%
reflective 4%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 41%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Plot: 33% | Character: 13% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 68% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 8%

Average rating

4.03

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