Helpful Score: 3
One of my favorite books! The paintings are beautiful, and Clive Barkers words make Abarat come alive. A must read for anyone who is a fan of Alice in Wonderland, Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe, and Peter Pan.
Helpful Score: 2
While it's no _The Thief of Always_, _Abarat_ does manage to be entertaining with its bizarre and grotesque caste of characters.