The Thief of Always might not be the most memorable of Clive Barker’s works I’ve read, but its fast pace, fascinating atmosphere and fine story make for a very good short read. It does target younger audience though.
| Positive: | Negative: |
| Eloquent, dreamy prose | Not particularly memorable |
| Surreal dreamy creepy atmosphere | The later half feels a bit too much Deus Ex Machina driven |
| Good fast pace | Pulp fiction |
