Weaveworld by Clive Barker is a dark fantasy novel that takes readers on an imaginative journey into a magical world woven into a rug. The story revolves around the Fugue, a hidden realm within the carpet, protected from the outside world and the monstrous Scourge by a human guardian. As the carpet starts to unravel, a series of events unfold involving the Seerkind, the caretaker's granddaughter, and a destined human named Cal. The narrative blends elements of fantasy and horror, showcasing Barker's talent in crafting intricate plots and vivid worlds filled with magical characters and gory imagery.
The book explores themes of magic, personal stories of love and loss, epic battles between good and evil, and the complex nature of characters inhabiting both the modern world and the world of magic. Barker's writing style is described as masterly, bone-chilling, and fluid, effortlessly blending horror and fiction to create a captivating and unique reading experience that keeps readers engrossed through imaginative prose and detailed descriptions.
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Content warnings for Weaveworld include graphic violence, body horror, sexual themes, and disturbing imagery that may not be suitable for all readers.
From The Publisher:
A horrifying and spellbinding tale by the "great imaginer of our time" (Quentin Tarantino) and New York Times bestselling author Clive Barker about the magical world lying right beneath our feet.
In a home of an elderly woman in Liverpool lies a carpet.
Suzanna Parish is called to Liverpool after her grandmother has a stroke. Cal Mooney is on the run from an escaped homing pigeon. Together they find themselves accidently drawn into the strange world that lies beneath the mysterious rug. Here, a race of magical beings have hidden themselves from the normal world to escape human persecution and an evil known as the Scourge. But two other evils, a ruthless witch and her sidekick, seek the carpet for their own gain and will do whatever it takes to find it. As the intricate weavings of the tapestry come undone, Suzanna and Cal must face their biggest fears to save this discovered land and all its inhabitants.
Brutal, beautiful, brilliant, and full of his original illustrations, Clive Barker spins his best in this "unhinged and indulgent" (Entertainment Weekly) imaginative tale.
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About the Author:
Clive Barker is the bestselling author of over twenty novels and collections, including Weaveworld, Imajica, and Galilee. He regularly shows his art in Los Angeles and New York, and produces and directs for both large screen and small. He lives in California with his partner.
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