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170 reviews for:
The Complete Clive Barker's The Great And Secret Show
Gabriel Rodríguez, Chris Ryall, Clive Barker
3.83 AVERAGE
170 reviews for:
The Complete Clive Barker's The Great And Secret Show
Gabriel Rodríguez, Chris Ryall, Clive Barker
3.83 AVERAGE
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I recall a time (pre Kindle and internet days) when seeking out a book, I went by author name and/ or cover. And for whatever reason, id thought I had read most of Barkers stuff. This one fell under my radar. Maybe because it's an unfinished series. Maybe because it's more fantasy than horror. I honestly don't know why I hadn't read this one.
Then a couple weeks back, my local library had a free take home shelf. No way was I going to leave Everville by Clive Barker (the second book of the series) sit on that shelf and go to waste. So I brought it home. Then bought this one to begin the series.
And I'm so glad I did.
This very well could be one of my most fave books of all time. It's excellent. The crisp descriptions, the intricate plot, the realistic characters,etc.. everything makes this book a slam dunk. Highly recommend
Then a couple weeks back, my local library had a free take home shelf. No way was I going to leave Everville by Clive Barker (the second book of the series) sit on that shelf and go to waste. So I brought it home. Then bought this one to begin the series.
And I'm so glad I did.
This very well could be one of my most fave books of all time. It's excellent. The crisp descriptions, the intricate plot, the realistic characters,etc.. everything makes this book a slam dunk. Highly recommend
Loved the story, but found the writing a bit hard to follow at times. A few commas could've helped a lot!
Very surreal and imaginative. I don't even know how it explain the story, but what a trip. Read it and enjoy your journey.
This is a book a friend leant me years ago, saying it was his "favorite book". Always up for a literary adventure (and not good at giving up on things I start), I took the plunge, even if years after he handed it to me. Different from what I usually read? Absolutely. Off the wall nonsensical? Indeed. Outlandish and hard to follow plot for the sake of weird? Afraid so. Characters that just aren't realistic on any level? Bingo. Super lengthy for no good reason? Unfortunately. Not really my cup of tea, though I did try.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
The first full-length novel I'e read of Barker's, and it did not disappoint. An excellent read, full to the top with ideas and drifting dreamscapes that really draw you in. I will definitely be reading Everville to enter back into this amazingly crafted world.
Eh. I guess I was expecting more cosmology. More interesting monsters. Barker can create some interesting monsters.
Horror doesn't really scare me, so I can't judge it on that basis. This novel is a little creepy at times, and I felt that.
A couple characters were ok. One, I thought was pretty well done.
Plot, eh.
Other people talk about it being amazing. Maybe if I'd read it when it was written. I think other authors I've read have done better, though.
Horror doesn't really scare me, so I can't judge it on that basis. This novel is a little creepy at times, and I felt that.
A couple characters were ok. One, I thought was pretty well done.
Plot, eh.
Other people talk about it being amazing. Maybe if I'd read it when it was written. I think other authors I've read have done better, though.
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
The summer I read this book was the summer I changed my mind about the horror genre. Previously, I had read some subpar Stephen King and some even more subpar Dean Koontz. A friend recommended the Great and Secret Show to me, saying it was like King's The Stand, but better.
I skeptically started the book and was immediately glued to the page. Barker mixes dark fantasy and horror elements comprising a concoction that I've never found in any other book.
The story is near impossible to explain without making it sound like a cliche, boring horror novel. Palomo Grove is a small California town where two ancient powers awaken, Jaffe and Fletcher. The Jaffe is an evil entity while Fletcher seems to be good. Their presence seems to be having a mysterious effect on the town and its residents.
Barker introduces us to the residents of Palomo Grove, including my favorite surly reporter, Grillo. Somehow, Barker manages to simultaneously develop a large handful of characters and storylines while making the book feel cohesive. Overall, an amazing book and recommended to anyone who feels the horror genre is tired and boring.
I skeptically started the book and was immediately glued to the page. Barker mixes dark fantasy and horror elements comprising a concoction that I've never found in any other book.
The story is near impossible to explain without making it sound like a cliche, boring horror novel. Palomo Grove is a small California town where two ancient powers awaken, Jaffe and Fletcher. The Jaffe is an evil entity while Fletcher seems to be good. Their presence seems to be having a mysterious effect on the town and its residents.
Barker introduces us to the residents of Palomo Grove, including my favorite surly reporter, Grillo. Somehow, Barker manages to simultaneously develop a large handful of characters and storylines while making the book feel cohesive. Overall, an amazing book and recommended to anyone who feels the horror genre is tired and boring.