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4.1 AVERAGE
4.1 AVERAGE
What a weird book! I somehow had never heard of it before two weeks ago. A great page turner and good plot for a middle school read. The beginning is creepy and suspenseful.
adventurous
fast-paced
“What did it matter, anyway, he thought, whether this was a real place or a dream? It felt real, and that was all that mattered.”
Henry Swick is a regular 10-years-old kid who loves to have fun and hates to be bored. He hates it so much that when one day a man flies through his bedroom window and tells him about a special house where it's always fun, he just can't say refuse his offer to join him.
This is my first Barker and I'm sorry to say I didn't enjoy it as much as everyone else did. I had no idea what this book was about, and if I knew, I would have lowered my expectations because unfortunately I do not like children novels. I didn't like them as a kid, I won't change my mind now. And yes, this is not a classic children book: there is a distinct horror element that gave me the creeps a couple of times and I really loved it, because it's so terrifying yet charming.
Barker's writing is simply beautiful, almost poetic. I can't deny that I even got emotional while reading a chapter about halfway into the story and I think his incredible writing style had a huge part in it. The novel includes also a lot of handmade drawings that are quite creepy but stunning, and I loved them.
I was not impressed by the ending either, I expected something breathtaking but unfortunately I got a bit disappointed. I still consider The Thief of Always a good book, but not my kind of book. I would recommend this to those who like stories with kids as main characters or dark fairy tales.
I will for sure read other books written by Clive Barker, as I already have my eyed on the Books of Blood! 3 stars.
Henry Swick is a regular 10-years-old kid who loves to have fun and hates to be bored. He hates it so much that when one day a man flies through his bedroom window and tells him about a special house where it's always fun, he just can't say refuse his offer to join him.
This is my first Barker and I'm sorry to say I didn't enjoy it as much as everyone else did. I had no idea what this book was about, and if I knew, I would have lowered my expectations because unfortunately I do not like children novels. I didn't like them as a kid, I won't change my mind now. And yes, this is not a classic children book: there is a distinct horror element that gave me the creeps a couple of times and I really loved it, because it's so terrifying yet charming.
Barker's writing is simply beautiful, almost poetic. I can't deny that I even got emotional while reading a chapter about halfway into the story and I think his incredible writing style had a huge part in it. The novel includes also a lot of handmade drawings that are quite creepy but stunning, and I loved them.
I was not impressed by the ending either, I expected something breathtaking but unfortunately I got a bit disappointed. I still consider The Thief of Always a good book, but not my kind of book. I would recommend this to those who like stories with kids as main characters or dark fairy tales.
I will for sure read other books written by Clive Barker, as I already have my eyed on the Books of Blood! 3 stars.
adventurous
dark
informative
medium-paced
This is a kid's book, but it was so well written and genuinely scary. It reminded me a bit of Coraline and a bit of Terry Pratchett books.
Gostava de puder dar uma classificação melhor a este livro. Não consegui conectar-me com a sua história.
Unforgettable book. A quick read but an incredibly meaningful one.
When I read this for a book report my teacher told me I had to get permission from my parent to read it because Barker is too dark and scary for child. Well, I had already read it and my mom didn't care.
So delightfully dark.
So delightfully dark.
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No