A review by mabusecast
Abarat by Clive Barker

adventurous dark funny lighthearted mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

"Abarat" is Clive Barker in full Oz/Wonderland fantasy mode, which is honestly my favorite kind of mode for Barker's oeuvre/fiction! It is honestly fascinating that Barker has even written fiction for children/young adults given his much better known mature fiction he has written!

An absolute delight for the most part!