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4.03 AVERAGE
4.03 AVERAGE
Not what I remembered. A little disappointing on the reread :(
It was wonderfully strange! I didn't realize it was a series, and I will see what I can do to find the rest of the books.
I love the picture version of this book. If/when you read it, I highly suggest you pick up the version with the artwork. Not only are the pictures gorgeous, but I love looking at the interpretations of the weirdness in Abarat. And with the pictures as my guide, it was as if I was actually in Abarat too. The journey the book took me on was enthralling, I wish I could go there and explore it too.
“- We do not sleep well these days.
- We?
- Those of us who care to wonder where our lives are going, and what our dreams are worth. We wake with the taste of midnight in our throats.”
- We?
- Those of us who care to wonder where our lives are going, and what our dreams are worth. We wake with the taste of midnight in our throats.”
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I actually gave up. I think I might like this book if I sat down and read it, but the audiobook just wasn't working for me. Too many characters and strange things happening for me to keep track of - my mind kept wandering and then I had no idea what was going on.
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-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
I loved this book as a teen. I was lucky enough to have the one with his illustrations and it was like Van Gogh painted a Dr. Seuss story. The fantastically beautiful and often morbid and creepifying creatures and scenes in this magical land where every island remains a different time of day inspired me and made my imagination do back bends to understand it. I don't think I have given it enough of a chance, though. It is very much the first part of a story and I haven't yet finished the trilogy. I should really read the rest to see Candy's complete destiny.
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
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:
Complicated