A review by fanboyriot
Abarat by Clive Barker

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

This was a lot more random than what I was expecting, with lots of adventures with almost an Alice in Wonderland vibe to it.  Candy getting an escape from her abusive household and her traveling into the world of Abarat.  It was a lot to take in, to be honest, lots of places and people to remember but it was entertaining and a good fantasy read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism and Bullying

Moderate: Alcohol, Blood, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Slavery, Violence, Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, and Trafficking

Minor: Animal cruelty, Body horror, Confinement, Death, and Kidnapping