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Summary: The most edge keeping ever
Review: This book is a great adventure! Clive Barker knew what kind of audience he was writting to and kept it that way. He always was telling about things that would keep you on the edge. It was hard to put the bok down at times. I just wanted to keep it up so i could find out what happend. I will warn you this book is not for people who like slow stories! I thoroughly anjoyed this book!
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Summary: A Fantastical Tale
Review: Though not the norm of Clive Barker's work, I actually found it quite refreshing. ...as he produces a children's book more worthy of shelf space than any Harry Potter novel.Abarat is an incredibly imaginative tale, and you often wonder just where Barker is getting all this stuff from. It's easy to take a young boy with glasses and turn him into a magician. That's child's play compared to what Barker does with Candy and the whole world of Abarat. I flew through this book, which at times seemed a little dark for children, and was only disappointed by the fact that it seemed Barker was trying to put "too much" creativity into the novel. It seemed overwhelming at times, but was still thoroughly enjoyable.
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Summary: A must buy.
Review: This is a fantastic read for anyone of any age who enjoys imaginative literature. Like the first Harry Potter book, this is a real page turner, hard to put down and ,unlike Potter, brilliantly illustrated. I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys any kind of fantasy/fiction reading. If you are considering whether or not to purchase this book, get it, you won't be dissapointed.
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Summary: Not A World Of Comatose
Review: Now, I know I'm only 15, but this book was written wonderfully for people my age. The language referenced a lot of medical related things, which yes I knew. For example: Phlegm. Anyway, I loved the visual appeal this book had. It's actually what first caused me to snatch it off the shelves at my local bookstore. A little surprised at how the ending cut off, but then again it is a series. I'm used to it with the Lord of the Rings books, so just awaiting the next. Anyway, this is definately something for people of all ages to check out, expecially if you're a fan of fantasy.
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Summary: Hmmmmm.....
Review: I think this book defenitley appeals to different tastes. Try Playtrain for something a little lighter but still keeps you guessing as you turn the pages.
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Summary: Best Book Ever? Uhhh yeah!
Review: I was a little skeptical of this one, but still gave it a fair chance. Once I started it I couldn't put it down. This is definitly the best book ever written (in my opinion) I love his idea of the 25 islands (one for each hour of the day plus "the hour out of time") Pure genius! I hope he continues on for he left it in a slight cliffhanger. This book would also be awesome as a movie (series?) If you haven't read this masterpiece...READ IT NOW!
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Summary: Very entertaining
Review: This book is one of the most highly imaginative and masterfully told stories I have had the pleasure of reading in years. Clive Barker is at the top of his form with this book, which I have heard is his masterwork, the one that he has the most emotional involvement in. This book is so enjoyable that the fact that it is a bit slow going in some places is about the worst thing that could be said about it. That, and the ending is a bit disappointing, only in that wonderful way that makes one pine for the next in the series. I, for one, cannot wait for the next in the four-book series. This series also makes me happy for Clive Barker's sake. This series was highly optionable - almost every major entertainment company wanted the rights. (Disney finally got it for 8 million.) Soon, there will be a full-length movie, and I'm exuberant that this could quite possibly mean that Mr. Barker will finally recieve the recognition that he so richly deserves. One more wonderful thing about this book is the artwork. Personally done by Clive Barker, the paintings on almost every page give this tale a rich colorful life that only adds to the depth of the world that he has created. Get this book, read it, and keep it for future generations. Mr. Barker has greated a work of art.
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Summary: A Nice Change From Harry Potter
Review: This is the first book I picked up from Clive Barker. I first heard about this book while reading an article about it in Entertainment Weekly. From it, I wanted to read the book so I bought a copy of it at my local Barnes and Noble. After I finished reading it, I can't wait until I get my hands on the second volume. It was a nice change from the maddness of Harry Potter and, in fact, I believe it was much better. While the formula for dropping a young teen into a world of magic, mystery and danger has been proven to work over the years for some authors, Barker's re-telling of the formula is done in his own unquie way that it out-shines Ms. Rowlings (although it will never achive the success that her books have had). The art that Barker has painted himself really gives readers a sense on what the world of Abarat looks like, though I still would have liked to imagine what the actual landscape, people and animals in my head instead of having someone draw them out. Don't get me wrong, I very much enjoied Barker's beautiful and eerie paintings, but they were often too bright and cheery to suit the story, which did have it's dark periods. The story itself is more Narina than Alice in Wonderland (although there was a hint of it in some parts) and it kept me wanting to read more. The only fear of mine that I have about the future of this series is that Abarat might, just might, end up like Harry Potter, thanks to commercilization. Why I mention this is because Barker recently signed a deal with Disney to produce a movie(s) and a park attraction based on his work. And with the way Disney has been having moderate sales lately with it's newer animation projects and live-action movies, they're taking a big gamble with Abarat. This could either make it or brake it for Disney, so we'll just have to wait and see.
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Summary: Skip it.
Review: Clive Barker paints a picture of an interesting, if disjointed fantasy world - sadly, the story's real world part is even harder to believe. This is not a good book.
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Summary: Harry Potter doesn't deserve a mention in comparison!
Review: You can tell from the other reviews what this book is about, but Abarat is the most creative, wonderful book written since the twenties rolled out The Lord of the Rings-- at true epic! If some adults would consent to read it, they would instantly know that this is not the "kid's book" everyone is calling it. In fact, it could be called a much more sophisticated version of the Phantom Tollbooth, but with much more of an interesting plot and loveable characters. I found myself even being able to get in the minds of the evil characters. Everyone of Barker's characters has a purpose, feelings of love and hate, and are NEW! I've heard many people praise the inventive names of Harry Potter (which,after reading Abarat, suddenly seems boring), but names are a grain of pepper next to the importance of colourful characters... which in fantasy lately, ONLY barker has pulled off.
The ending seemed unsatisfying until I realized Abarat is part of a series. An ending that gives away none of the secrets that are hinted throughout the book is an excellent ending for a series. I can't wait until next year for the second book to appear... and I am so frustrated by the lack of information on these books! The whole world should have the heads ducked behind the delightful purple cover and silky pages of this book ASAP!
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