The Great and Secret Show by Clive Barker

The Great and Secret Show

Book of the Art #1

Clive Barker

658 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror adventurous slow-paced
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Clive Barker's bestseller Weaveworld astonished readers with his visionary range, establishing him as a master of fabulist literature. Now, with The Great and Secret Show he rises to new heights. In this unforgettable epic he wields the full power...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,227 reviews

Moods

dark 97%
mysterious 80%
adventurous 69%
tense 47%
challenging 36%
emotional 19%
reflective 16%
sad 8%
funny 5%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 34%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Plot: 39% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 19%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 31% | Yes: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 45% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 19%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 9%

Average rating

3.81

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