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A review by romankurys
Abarat by Clive Barker
4.0
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