The Great and Secret Show by Clive Barker

The Great and Secret Show

Book of the Art #1

Clive Barker

688 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror adventurous slow-paced

Description

In the little town of Palomo Grove, two great armies are amassing; forces shaped from the hearts and souls of America. In this New York Times bestseller, Barker unveils one of the most ambitious imaginative landscapes in modern fiction, creating a...

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Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 80%
adventurous 70%
tense 46%
challenging 40%
emotional 20%
reflective 16%
funny 6%
sad 6%
informative 3%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 40%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Plot: 34% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 19%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | No: 29% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 42% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 23%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 42% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.8

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