Questions About The Thief of Always

by Clive Barker (Goodreads Author)

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What sort of ideas did Clive Barker get for his book The Thief of Always?

Andre Stackhouse Well I'm not sure of anything specific, but I'd say it qualifies as a modern fairy tale. Hansel and Gretel comes to mind. It's also sometimes compared…moreWell I'm not sure of anything specific, but I'd say it qualifies as a modern fairy tale. Hansel and Gretel comes to mind. It's also sometimes compared to Coraline by Neil Gaimen, though that was a decade later. Coraline was influenced by Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, so I'd say it's fair to say there's a bit of that in there too. Anyway, this is all speculation about one of my favorite authors and books!(less)

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Would you read this to a ten year old, without the motivation of causing them permit nightmares?

rusudan since this question was asked 3 years ago, i'll assume that the ten year old is now thirteen. i actually read this book at ten, got scared and all, bu…moresince this question was asked 3 years ago, i'll assume that the ten year old is now thirteen. i actually read this book at ten, got scared and all, but now i'm ~13 as well, and it isn't as traumatizing when i re-read. just don't think too deeply about it, and you're good. (less)

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is this book appropriate for children as young as 13? any sex scenes, or anything questionable?

Emma Definitely recommend for children as young as 13, as long as they are not prone to nightmares. The book has some fairly creepy illustrations, and it i…moreDefinitely recommend for children as young as 13, as long as they are not prone to nightmares. The book has some fairly creepy illustrations, and it is a children's horror book, but there are no sex scenes, no gore, and no adult swearing.(less)

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is it GORY? :D cuz i like horror books and movies is it good is it scary like bone shaking scary? :3

Emma This is a story meant for children and so it does not have any gore in it. And it is not bone-shaking scary, it is more creepy scary!

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Does this book introduce a lot of characters? Or it will only mainly focus on Harvey?

sadie It does focus on Harvey a lot, but also focuses on Wendel, and Lulu.
…moreIt does focus on Harvey a lot, but also focuses on Wendel, and Lulu.
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