Abarat is a teenage science fiction novel written and illustrated by Clive Barker . This book is the first in a series about Abarate.
| Abarat | |
|---|---|
| Author | Clive barker |
| Genre | Science fiction novel |
| Original language | |
| Original issued | 2002 |
| Translator | Laura Bocharova |
| Publisher | |
| Pages | 448 |
| ISBN | 0-06-028092-1 |
| Cycle | |
| The next | |
Before Barker began working on the first book in the series about Abarath, he created over 300 oil paintings, which he later used in his books. [1] Barker understood early that the story he wanted to tell could not be reflected in one book, so a whole series of books was created. [2] The American Library Association chose Abarat as one of the best books for young people. [3]
Content
Story
In the center of the plot is a teenage girl Candy Kokokenbusch, who was not very happy with life in Cyptown, Minnesota. After a quarrel with his teacher about the school project and the accidental drawing of the sea during the lesson, Candy leaves the school and goes to the outskirts of the city, where he finds an old lighthouse . She believes that the location of the lighthouse is rather strange, because Cyptown is located thousands of kilometers from the ocean.
Later she meets a thief named John Hwat, who looked like a man, but with horns on his head. Small heads grew on the outgrowths of the horns — four on the left horn and three on the right, who were John Hwat's brothers. As it turned out, he was haunted by an ominous creature named Mendelssohn the skeleton. John Udalets, one of the brothers John Hvat, asks for help from Candy and sends her to light a lantern in Beacon, which causes Isabella Sea from a parallel world . Candy climbs the lighthouse down a rotten staircase while the brothers distract Mendelssohn Ostova. Reaching the top, she finds an inverted pyramid with a bowl on top. What was her surprise when she discovered that the pattern on the metal ball, which was the key detail for turning on the lantern on the lighthouse, repeats her drawing, made unconsciously in the school book.
With the help of Candy's lighthouse, along with John Khvat, he falls into Abarat, which is located on the Isabella Sea and consists of twenty-five islands, each of which corresponds to one daily hour, not counting the 25 central island.
The book further describes Candy’s subsequent adventures when she learns the prophecy that she alone can solve the problems affecting Abarat and deal with the main antagonists of the novel, each of whom seeks dominance over Abarat: the sorcerer Christopher Tlen, his Grandma Rags, and industrialist Rojo Pixler.
The basis of the book
Abarato is a world that consists of islands. Each island is based on the time of day (except the last island, which is the "25th hour"). These islands are located in the sea of Isabella, which sometimes personifies the characters. Together they make up what is Abarat's “unlimited world”.
Criticism
In 2002, the Abarat book was nominated for the Bram Stoker Award for best work for young readers. [4] In 2003, the book took the 2nd place at the Locus Award in the nomination for the best teenage romance.
Publishers Weekly reviewed his work “... The author’s imagination draws rather gloomy and at the same time bright images (“ dark streams of energy moved through her veins and jumped out of her fingers, ”one of three women in the introductory scene says), which complement the portraits of the characters ( the manner of their writing is reminiscent of some of the later works of Van Gogh ). But with all this, after reading this rather cumbersome book, readers may be disappointed, as many storylines are not disclosed. ”
School Library Journal comments on “... Barker is much more comfortable in his fictional world of Abarat; the chapters that take place in Cyptown do not seem to be fully expanded, however, when Candy is already in fantastic real life, the book is completely transformed. Description of places, cultures and mythologies in combination with illustrations by Barker and well-opened characters allow readers to quickly immerse themselves in the beautiful and frightening world of Abarat. The first book by Abarat is perfect for setting off on an exciting journey full of secrets and unexpected discoveries. ”
Links
- ↑ Pauley, Kimberly Authors: Interviews: Clive Barker . YA & Kids Books Central (November 2004). The date of circulation is November 4, 2008. Archived February 11, 2009.
- ↑ Winter, Douglas E. Clive Barker: The Dark Fantastic. - Harper Colllins, 2002. - ISBN 0-06-621392-4 .
- ↑ 2003 Best Books for Young Adults . American Library Association . The date of circulation is October 10, 2009. Archived May 5, 2009.
- ↑ Past Stoker Nominees & Winners . Horror Writers Association . The appeal date is October 25, 2009. Archived November 20, 2011.
Links
- Barker, Clive- Abarat , HarperCollins Publishing, 2002
- Official Resource: Clive Barker
- Official publishing site
- The most beautiful moment - Official: Clive Barker; site for all ages - Official site dedicated to the work of Clive Barker for readers.
- The official website of the book Abarat
- Revelations: Clive Barker - includes a full bibliography, filmography and the latest updated news.