Abarat by Clive Barker
Abarat

Clive Barker

434 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror young adult adventurous dark fast-paced

Description

Candy Quackenbush of Chickentown, Minnesota, one day finds herself on the edge of a foreign world that is populated by strange creatures, and her life is forever changed.

Community Reviews Summary of 471 reviews

Moods

adventurous 94%
dark 84%
emotional 31%
mysterious 31%
tense 31%
funny 21%
hopeful 21%
lighthearted 21%
challenging 15%
inspiring 15%
reflective 5%
relaxing 5%
sad 5%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 29%
slow 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 42% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 78% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 40% | N/A: 6% | No: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 38% | No: 38% | Yes: 23%

Average rating

3.95

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