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by Clive Barker
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Flying Kick-a-pow!
Flying Kick-a-pow! rated it 12 years ago
Actual Rating: 3.5 StarsHomework is dumb, so I'm going to write this review instead. Also, I'm a bit behind on reviews and that always bothers me a lot. So, here we go.I've never done drugs ... but I think after reading this book, I have an idea of what it might be like. Or I at least have an idea f...
Something clever I'll change later
Something clever I'll change later rated it 13 years ago
This review is also available on my blog, Stumptown Books.It’s been a few days and I’m still unsure what to think of this novel. Clive Barker is not one of my favorite authors, but when I saw the gorgeous hardcover of Abarat on my brother-in-law’s bookshelf, I simply had to pick it up. At first this...
wealhtheow
wealhtheow rated it 16 years ago
Imaginative and surreal, this book somehow failed to capture my interest.
Emblebee
Emblebee rated it 17 years ago
This is an odd book. And I say "odd" in the best sense of the word. Where does Barker come up with these ideas?! I mean really! It's fantastical! I think the best word, however, that I attribute to the ABARAT series, is "vivid". Everything about ABARAT, from the world building, the character develop...
Allusion is not Illusion
Allusion is not Illusion rated it 22 years ago
This is an excellent book. That doesn't mean you should take it as a life model.
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