Imajica - Clive Barker

Imajica

By Clive Barker

  • Release Date: 2009-03-17
  • Genre: Adventure Sci-Fi
Score: 4.5
4.5
From 145 Ratings

Description

"Rich in plot twists, byzantine intrigues and hidden secrets, Imajica is a Chinese puzzle box constructed on a universal scale. . . Barker has an unparalleled talent for envisioning other worlds." — Washington Post Book World

From master storyteller Clive Barker comes an epic tale of myth, magic, and forbidden passion

Imajica is an epic beyond compare: vast in conception, obsessively detailed in execution, and apocalyptic in its resolution. At its heart lies the sensualist and master art forger, Gentle, whose life unravels when he encounters Judith Odell, whose power to influence the destinies of men is vaster than she knows, and Pie 'oh' pah, an alien assassin who comes from a hidden dimension.

That dimension is one of five in the great system called Imajica. They are worlds that are utterly unlike our own, but are ruled, peopled, and haunted by species whose lives are intricately connected with ours. As Gentle, Judith, and Pie 'oh' pah travel the Imajica, they uncover a trail of crimes and intimate betrayals, leading them to a revelation so startling that it changes reality forever.

Reviews

  • Visionary

    5
    By Bastiancant
    This beautiful book has so many layers. I enjoy reading it every few years.
  • Imajica

    5
    By Ryandhenderson
    I grew up on Stephen King and Clive Barker. Out of all the books I have read over the years this is still by far and away my favorite. I recently gave a rare copy to my son after he graduated college and he has said that now it is his favorite story. As a deeply religious, yet open minded person, I appreciate the writing and never crossing the line of that which cannot happen, yet it challenges all I believe. Without challenges why is there faith. Truly a well thought out story and anything that makes you think that what you read is possible is brilliance. Definitely a masterpiece.
  • Return again and again

    5
    By MMBoisvert
    I have read this book three times now and am tempted for a 4th. I will always come back to this book to relive the journey. Thank you, Mr. Barker.
  • Must read for fantasy / horror readers

    5
    By Egh2012
    Barker is a master, his written descriptions are simply stunning. I read this book when it came out and still think it is my all time favorite read. A huge book, complex and wonderful. A genius mind at his peak.
  • Brilliant

    5
    By artmayes167
    Demands a sixth star.
  • Wow

    5
    By CodeRhoades
    Mr. Barker is a literary god. Plain and simple. A great author and a good man.
  • Unreal

    5
    By loungelizzard
    Books have the ability to take you away and almost lose yourself, but this is no ordinary book. With this story you can feel, touch, taste, and smell everything within it. It is truly beyond what any words can express. Anyone to whom I have recommended it has gotten the same jaw dropping reaction to it I did. Remarkable, fascinating, brilliant...
  • 4th time reading this book

    5
    By thecb4
    If you want to read something that you can almost reach out and touch, this is the book! So vivd and detailed. Each character has depth and the overall story pulls you in. Good to the last page.

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