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Summary: One of the most satisfying trilogies ever!
Review: I teach 7th grade English and Sabriel was first introduced to me in a book report three years ago. I didn't pick it up until a while later, and I instantly fell in love. Lirael was even better and I've been eagerly awaiting Abhorsen for what feels like forever.Abhorsen picks up right where Lirael left off. Lirael and Sameth are fighting Chlorr of the Mask and tragedy has come to King Touchstone and the Queen and Abhorsen Sabriel. The opening chapter stops your heart and the pace flies right until the final words. I highly recommend this series for adolescent girls. Sabriel and Lirael are two of the most amazing young women to be found in young adult literature. I have a circle of girls who have been passing these books around and almost lost their minds when I managed to get an advance copy of Abhorsen for them to review. The boys like the story, too, so if you're looking for a gift, pick up these three books. Wow. Rarely do I feel so satisfied with a book. If you're in sixth grade or any age above, get these books!
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Summary: Shorter but Better!
Review: "Abhorsen" is great! It is a worthy follow-up to both "Sabriel" and "Lirael," though I do not reccommend reading "Abhorsen" without having read at least "Lirael" first. I am happy to report that Nix neatly ties up all the numerous plot-threads he introduced in "Lirael" while providing more jolts to the heart than a lightning strike. (Yes, that is a double entendre.) Equally happy, "Abhorsen" is once again a tightly-woven story, like "Sabriel" and as opposed to "Lirael," which though I loved, I felt that it was a bit too loose.
The story revolves around Lirael, Sam, the Dog and Mogget as they seek to prevent the Destroyer from living up to its name and destroying the world. Favorite characters and locations put in appearances, and Nix once again wowed me with his dead-on portrayal of army life. All in all, a great read, filled with real emotion, magic, and determination. I was also intrigued by the hints for the future that Nix dropped; I sincerely hope that he writes another novel (or dozen) set in the world of the Old Kingdom.
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Summary: Even more than I was expecting...
Review: In this continuation to Lirael, the young woman along with Prince Sameth and their two loyal companions, Mogget and the Disreputable Dog are at the Abhorsen's House. Alas, they must head to Red Lake, where they are trying to stop Hedge and his team of Dead Hands and other faithful servants from joining two silver hemispheres. If the two hemispheres are reunited, Orannis, the Ninth Bright Shiner, will be unleashed and all Life will be destroyed. In their quest to prevent this from happening, the reader is transported from the Abhorsen's House all the way across the Wall to Ancelstierre. The path Lirael and her friends take is filled with many dangers, and this book is filled with action and suspense that will leave you on the edge of your seat and always begging for more. However, the end of the book is a little bit disappointing. Even though Mogget and the Disreputable Dog's identities are finally revealed, I kept hoping Garth Nix would introduce a bit of romance between Nicholas and Lirael, and many of my questions are still left unanswered. I also found that Sabriel and Touchstone were not present enough. Apart from these almost insignificant disappointements though, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It is impossible to put down and makes me hope that there will be some sort of continuation to this story. Abhorsen is a must read!
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Summary: You had to get this one if you read the previous one
Review: OK, Nix left you on the cliff with the previous book, so you had to get this one. It doesn't matter if you like it or not. You're going to have to read it. The only way to not read it is to not read Lirael. Now there are some good points here. The character development is improving. You start to have a feel for them all, know where they stand. You get to meet the Gods of this world & a lot of it is very poetic. The names of the Gods are graceful. The land of the dead is captivating as well as suspenseful. The familiar animals, Mogget & the Disreputable Dog, are a nice sort of comic relief. Unfortunately, the fields of destruction and death are pretty overwhelming. And, once again, the main characters can't turn around or take a breath without coming face to face with a zombie, in true video game like quality. I find this constant attack, attack, attack pretty dismal after a while. And, of course (though this may be a spoiler) much like Sabriel, the ending is very abrupt. I would have liked to linger longer and savor some of it, but no. It's just over. Speaking of spoilers, the editorial review reveals the name and identity of the secret bad guy who isn't revealed until near the end of the book. How dare they! A lot of this book is about mystery about who is being fought & what the enemy wants. These guys need about 1000 lashes with a wet noodle.
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Summary: The Best of the Three
Review: This is my favorite of the three books(Sabriel, Lirael, Abhorsen). This fantasy isn't worth it if you haven't read the other two books, so make sure you do that first. If you have, you are about to go on an amazing adventure, getting more deep with the character's personalities, and breathing the air of the Old Kingdom. You will feel as if you were there. This book just makes you keep on turning the page, and is the best fantasy/adventure book I've read. To get the best of the series, you should be no younger that about 10.
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK
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Summary: Greatest Series ever, no joke
Review: Ok, my friend introduced Sabriel to me and i was instantly hooked, absorbed in the world of Sabriel, Lirael, and Prince Sameth. People i am writing this review not only for this book but for the trilogy. If any of you likes to read even a little teeny-weeny bit, buy this trilogy, it is so good it will change your life (not that it has a deep meaning or anything but in the sense that they will become your favorite books of all time). People, do yourself a favor, every single one of my friends think it is the best series also!, BUY THEM NOW!!!!!!!!
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Summary: an excellent read-- can't wait to read 'Across the Wall'
Review: Once again, Garth Nix has been able to conjure up a marvelous novel. Like it's sequels, Sabriel and Lirael, Abhorsen keeps its reader hooked and always wanting more. The plot developes quickly and there is never a dull moment as you read. It is, indeed, difficult to put the book down. The series itself is quite addicting-- after reading the prolouge of Sabriel, I immediately logged on to Amazon.com and ordered its sequels. Although its ending had been abrupt, I didn't mind too much when I discovered that its sequel, Across the Wall: Tales of the Old Kingdom and Beyond, would be released July 2005. I only wish it weren't so far away, but I'm sure it will be worth the wait! Overall, it is INDEED a captivating novel~ Although I'm not much of a book-buyer, the Old Kingdom Trilogy has been proven to be worth the price. :] in other words, I LOVE IT. GO READ IT.
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Summary: wish a fourth book were possible without ruining ending
Review: I was first hooked on this series, when one of my friends told me to read Sabriel (1st book), because it was an awesome book. I was a bit skeptical at first, since I don't usually read fantasy, but once I began the book, I couldn't put it down. After Sabriel, I read Lirael (2nd book) and it was just as great and even more creative! In Abhorsen, I was amazed! I am the kind of reader who gets easily caught up in the book, so for the moment while I was reading, I was anxious for Lirael, Dog, Mogget and Sam while they sought to fufill their mission. There are a many surprises in this book, so if you have already read the other, don't hesitate to pick this one up! If you are as skeptical as I was about starting this trilogy, don't be. Just read this book, you will not be disappointed!
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Summary: Abhosen Trilogy
Review: The Abhorsen Trilogy is the best set of fantasy books I've ever read. I think The Abhorsen Trilogy is better than Harry Potter! But hey, thats just me.
The story is amazing, and the characters are so original. I can't compare The Abhorsen Trilogy to any other fantasy book I've read. Please buy these books! They will make you want to read the book until its done!
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Summary: A Book for Everyone
Review: i am WOWED by this book. The character development, (previously established for a lot of the characters in <u>Lirael</u> and <u>Sabriel</u> was even furthered here. Every character has a purpose and it is the tons of little quirks and twists in the plot which make it so great. It's not all good and bad; black and white, which adds dimensions to the novel. The characters' shortcomings make them so lifelike, but Nix excels first and foremost in the descriptions of the settings. The gore crows will make you angry. Nicholas's sickness will give you goosebumps, and some parts may simply freak you out. What a thrilling read!
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