The Great and Secret Show by Clive Barker

The Great and Secret Show

Book of the Art #1

Clive Barker

698 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

3.83
based on 1,826 reviews

Moods

dark: 93%

adventurous: 75%

mysterious: 75%

tense: 48%

challenging: 38%

emotional: 22%

reflective: 18%

sad: 12%

funny: 6%

inspiring: 4%

hopeful: 2%

Pace

10% of readers chose fast
57% of readers chose medium
31% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

34% of readers chose Plot
60% of readers chose A mix
5% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

58% of readers chose Yes
19% of readers chose Complicated
21% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

31% of readers chose Yes
39% of readers chose Complicated
29% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

38% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
43% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

56% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose Complicated
10% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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