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4.03 AVERAGE
4.03 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
4.0 this started out as a 5 star read but then I just wasn’t feeling it as much. I wasn’t connecting to the characters and I thought it should have had more of a plot. I still really liked it though and I will reread this in the future.
You can definitely read this as a stand-alone.
You can definitely read this as a stand-alone.
This is the second audiobook I listened to in my commuting insanity. I thought this book was pretty interesting. At first, I felt like it was a little slow going. I do think it is kind of interesting how there are so many overly creative things in the magical world, but the girl comes from Chickentown. Interesting contrast that falls well within the story. I'm already listening to the second book.
A really delightfully strange read is the best I can describe this book.
Clive Barker created an alternate reality based on 24 hour time system that is so odd you're best reading this in a hardcover format with his illustrations or with safari near you to look up the visuals.
It reads a bit childish though, I didn't realize it was a YA read. Young girl heroine didn't give that away clear enough to me, as it would seem...but overall a very engaging read.
Unknown elements in the book are new and refreshing, there was no falling back into stereotypes known from other creations, which was great.
Be prepared to weirdness. You've been forewarned.
Roma
Clive Barker created an alternate reality based on 24 hour time system that is so odd you're best reading this in a hardcover format with his illustrations or with safari near you to look up the visuals.
It reads a bit childish though, I didn't realize it was a YA read. Young girl heroine didn't give that away clear enough to me, as it would seem...but overall a very engaging read.
Unknown elements in the book are new and refreshing, there was no falling back into stereotypes known from other creations, which was great.
Be prepared to weirdness. You've been forewarned.
Roma
I read this when I was in college, and I was briefly obsessed with it! So beautiful and imaginative.
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Ugh. My understanding is that this is supposed to be a kids' book, but I wouldn't let me kids read it. It has some disturbing scenes, and Barker's bizarro drawings make it even more so. I plugged through it, and then was dismayed to read the note that said, "So Ends The First Book Of Abarat." SERIOUSLY?! I love adult Barker when I need erotic horror, but as a kids' writer, it is best to avoid.
Someone remind me to read this when I’m not scrambling to fill a reading goal