The Great and Secret Show by Clive Barker

The Great and Secret Show

Book of the Art #1

Clive Barker

658 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror adventurous slow-paced
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Clive Barker's bestseller Weaveworld astonished readers with his visionary range, establishing him as a master of fabulist literature. Now, with The Great and Secret Show he rises to new heights. In this unforgettable epic he wields the full power...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,222 reviews

Moods

dark 97%
mysterious 80%
adventurous 68%
tense 48%
challenging 37%
emotional 20%
reflective 17%
sad 8%
funny 5%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 35%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Plot: 37% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | No: 32% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 43% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.81

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