Abarat by Clive Barker

418 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...The...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,021 reviews

Moods

adventurous 98%
mysterious 64%
dark 49%
lighthearted 24%
funny 22%
hopeful 14%
emotional 12%
tense 10%
challenging 7%
inspiring 6%
reflective 6%
relaxing 2%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 39%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Plot: 31% | Character: 13% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 8%

Average rating

4.02

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