The Thief of Always by Clive Barker

The Thief of Always

Clive Barker

225 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)

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This book is ideal for readers who crave a darkly enchanting tale blending the allure of endless childhood whimsy with the creeping dread of hidden consequences.

Description

Master storyteller and bestselling novelist Clive Barker creates an enchanting tale for both children and adults to cherish and retell.The Thief of Always tells the haunting story of Harvey, a bright 10-year-old who is suffering from the winter do...

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Community Reviews

4.1
based on 3,684 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 82%

dark: 68%

mysterious: 67%

tense: 30%

hopeful: 22%

emotional: 20%

reflective: 15%

lighthearted: 13%

inspiring: 12%

sad: 10%

funny: 8%

challenging: 4%

relaxing: 1%

Pace

72% of readers chose fast
25% of readers chose medium
1% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

31% of readers chose Plot
50% of readers chose A mix
17% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

73% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
14% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

78% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

22% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
56% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

49% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
32% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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