Abarat
by Clive Barker
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Author: Clive BarkerIllustrator: Clive Barker
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2003-09-30
ISBN: 0064407330
Number of pages: 432
Publisher: HarperCollins
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Summary: 3 Stars
The pictures were really good; the book was a somewhat worthy read just because of them. The subplots were kind of interesting but obvious and the author does not develop the plot or the subplot enough, maybe waiting for the next book? The plot was the usual fish out of water quest fantasy, but by the end of the book I could have cared less about what happened to Candy. This was because Candy was such a poorly drawn character that it was hard to relate to her (a very important thing in Children's and Teen lit). She was so bland, which really stood out compared to all the vivid characters that populated the book. Everybody else, human and abaratian, had personality. I had to push myself to finish the book and that only happened because I had nothing else to read and no access to a library at the time. The only reason I would bother reading the second book is because he ended this one in such a frustrating manner, the princess subplot sounded like it might be worth something later on, and I am curious what happens to Candy's friends. The quotes and poems that introduced sections also were interesting if somewhat pretentious. The whole book is maddening, but it might be worth it if the next couple of books are better.
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