Abarat

Interesting Facts

• The world of Abarat, as depicted in the book, is an archipelago of twenty-five islands, each corresponding to a specific hour of the day, with the twenty-fifth island being a mysterious place where time holds no sway.
• The main character, Candy Quackenbush, initially lives in the small town of Chickentown, which seems dull and monotonous to her, but it is this very place that becomes the starting point for her incredible adventures in Abarat.
• Clive Barker not only wrote the text of the book but also created over a hundred illustrations that accompany the narrative and help the reader delve deeper into the atmosphere of the magical world.
• The book features many unique and whimsical creatures, such as John Mischief, who is both a man and a monster, possessing the ability to manipulate time.
• Abarat is not just a fantastical place but also a metaphor for exploring themes of time, fate, and choice, which permeate the entire book and prompt the reader to reflect on their own life paths.