Cabal by Clive Barker

Cabal

Clive Barker

231 pages first pub 1988 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy horror dark medium-paced

Description

For more than two decades, Clive Barker has twisted the worlds of horrific and surrealistic fiction into a terrifying, transcendent genre all his own. With skillful prose, he enthralls even as he horrifies; with uncanny insight, he disturbs as pro...

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Community Reviews Summary of 713 reviews

Moods

dark 95%
mysterious 76%
tense 64%
adventurous 38%
sad 30%
emotional 21%
reflective 19%
challenging 4%
hopeful 4%
funny 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 65%
fast 34%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 43% | Plot: 37% | Character: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 33% | No: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 54% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 18%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.8

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