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Abarat
by Clive Barker
I'm pretty sure that I've read this so many times, I can recite to you word for word the entire first two novels. This book has been a staple in my life, basically an old friend I go back to year after year.
First off, I usually listen to thi via the audiobook. I only learned of the wonderful artwork a few years after my first listen. Knowing this, I'd recommend reading the book-book first. The images are pretty helpful as a guideline to imagining this brand new world of 25 islands and their inhabitants. Then I would suggest listening to the novel if not for the pronunciation of names, but just as a wonderful listen via all the different voices the narrator lends to Clive Barker's creations.
This novel exudes great potential. Fantastic world building, relatable characters, and villains you love to hate (and love to love, I'm looking at you Christopher Carrion!) There's names thrown, places alluded to, and magic that you cross your fingers you leanr more about in the next book. Whether you're into the print or audio version, you won't regret reading the first two novels in the "Abarat" series.
First off, I usually listen to thi via the audiobook. I only learned of the wonderful artwork a few years after my first listen. Knowing this, I'd recommend reading the book-book first. The images are pretty helpful as a guideline to imagining this brand new world of 25 islands and their inhabitants. Then I would suggest listening to the novel if not for the pronunciation of names, but just as a wonderful listen via all the different voices the narrator lends to Clive Barker's creations.
This novel exudes great potential. Fantastic world building, relatable characters, and villains you love to hate (and love to love, I'm looking at you Christopher Carrion!) There's names thrown, places alluded to, and magic that you cross your fingers you leanr more about in the next book. Whether you're into the print or audio version, you won't regret reading the first two novels in the "Abarat" series.