Abarat by Clive Barker

439 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror young adult adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
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Description

Candy lives in Chickentown USA: the most boring place in the world, her heart bursting for some clue as to what her future may hold. She is soon to find out: swept out of our world by a giant wave, she finds herself in another place entirely... ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,576 reviews

Moods

adventurous 99%
mysterious 67%
dark 49%
funny 27%
lighthearted 21%
hopeful 15%
tense 15%
emotional 12%
reflective 9%
challenging 7%
inspiring 7%
relaxing 2%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 31%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Plot: 24% | Character: 19% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 15% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 65% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

4.03

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