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The final volume in Australian writer Garth Nix's superb Sabriel trilogy is as every bit as exciting, fantastically imagined and utterly intriguing as its predecessors, Sabriel and Lirael. Abhorsen neatly picks up just where the previous book, Lirael left off. Lirael, former Second Assistant Librarian and Daughter of the all-seeing Clayr and newly discovered Abhorsen-in-Waiting, is about to make her way into the Old Kingdom, accompanied by young Prince Sameth.
They're off to track down his old school friend Nicholas Sayre who has fallen under the spell of the Necromancer Hedge and is digging up something indisputably evil and long-dead. The pair are accompanied by their Free Magic companions, Lirael's own Disreputable Dog whom she called into being while working in the Great Library of the Clayr, and Mogget, a little white cat-shaped Free Magic servant to the Abhorsen. Meanwhile, the Abhorsen herself, Sabriel, and her husband, Touchstone, King of the Old Kingdom, are under siege in neighbouring Ancelstierre where Free Magic sorcery is causing havoc and facing a possible assassination attempt by rebel Ancelstierrian supporters of the powerful Corrolini faction. Can Lirael and Sameth possibly stop Nicholas in time or will an evil being of unspeakable power be unleashed on the Old Kingdom? Nix pulls out all the stops as he thrusts readers into the midst of the stunning fantasy world that he's created. This is a truly rich and rewarding conclusion to a first-rate fantasy adventure.
Jeffrey Canton (Books in Canada) --Ce texte provient de la Hardcover édition.


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An explosive prologue sets the stage for Nix's riveting continuation of the story begun in Sabriel and Lirael. While newcomers might find the intricate plotting and the rituals of the Charter Magic off-putting at first, Nix rewards their efforts. Returning characters Lirael, former Second Assistant Librarian of the Clayr and now an Abhorsen-in-Waiting (the Abhorsen's "birthright and charge [is] to maintain the borders of Life and Death"), and her nephew, Prince Sameth, along with Disreputable Dog and the mysterious white cat, Mogget, are ensorcelled in the Abhorsen House by a Dead creature, Chlorr of the Mask, who is in league with the evil necromancer Hedge. They break out to try and rescue Sam's old friend, Nicholas Sayre, who has been tricked by Hedge into digging up Orannis, the Destroyer; if Hedge's plan succeeds, the evil now contained by two separate hemispheres will join and annihilate all life. The grotesque imagery of the Death realm provides a haunting note, which Nix offsets by the brightness of the main characters' quest to defeat the Destroyer. At once an allegory regarding war and peace and a testament to friendship, this thought-provoking fantasy also resolves the true identities of the popular Dog and Mogget characters-and suggests that Nix may still have more tricks up his sleeve. Ages 12-up.
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5.0étoiles sur 5 Courtesy of Teens Read Too, Jui 13 2008
This review is from: Abhorsen (adult) (Paperback)
If LIRAEL lacked in action compared to its predecessor, SABRIEL, ABHORSEN makes up for that by functioning as an extended climax of events from the previous book, focused around the need to find and defeat the necromancer Hedge to stop him from reawakening an old and malevolent power known simply as the Destroyer. The story picks up directly after the end of the previous book, with Lirael, Sameth, Mogget, and the Disreputable Dog in a race against time to stop Sam's school friend, Nicholas Sayre, from going through with his plans to reconnect two large metal hemispheres, which when connected will release the Destroyer. This power, also known as Orannis, was first bound when the Charter was created and is inimical to all forms of life.

ABHORSEN really feels like it ought to have been part of the end of LIRAEL, not only because the latter book is a continuation of the former in terms of plot. It might be possible for a reader to understand LIRAEL having not read SABRIEL, but ABHORSEN does not stand alone in this way. Rather, the characters, plot, and worldbuilding knowledge from the prior book is assumed by the author in this book. This isn't much of a problem, though, because Nix's writing still takes the reader on marvelous adventures. I just wouldn't advise trying to read this trilogy out of order. In fact, even reading this review without knowing the background of the series is probably difficult.

I also felt that some portions of the story moved along too quickly; I would have liked to see a mix of action and introspection, with more character development. However, in comparison to LIRAEL, whose action took place over a period of four years, the major events in ABHORSEN take place over less than a month of time. I recommend reading ABHORSEN directly after finishing LIRAEL for maximum effectiveness.

My biggest problem with this book was that it ended! While the primary concerns of the trilogy were nicely concluded, there were many new storylines and new questions posed that might have been nonessential, but that I still wanted answered--mostly because I don't think Nix is done with these characters, and I want to see more of them! I've got my fingers crossed that Nix will decide to write more short stories in this universe (the short story collection ACROSS THE WALL contains one story set in Ancelstierre), if not more novels. I'd be willing to read anything he'll write!

Reviewed by: Candace Cunard
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5.0étoiles sur 5 Life or Death situation!!, Sep 26 2005
This review is from: Abhorsen (adult) (Paperback)
This book MUST be considered a modern classic. In fact, the entire trilogy should be hailed as one of the best in its genre. I've read Sabriel and Lirael (both amazing books) that lead up to this one, epic conclusion. The ending to this trilogy could not have been any more glorious than what has been written in Abhorsen.
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5.0étoiles sur 5 an excellent read-- can't wait to read 'Across the Wall', Janv. 22 2005
This review is from: Abhorsen (Audio Cassette)
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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4.0étoiles sur 5 untitled.
I agree with the above reviewers that the ending is quite sudden and "abrupt". I remember placing the book down with tad annoyance that- that was it. Read more
Publié le Janv. 11 2005

4.0étoiles sur 5 You had to get this one if you read the previous one
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. Read more
Publié le Juil 13 2004 par Anne B.

4.0étoiles sur 5 Only three ... ?
On the whole, I really enjoyed the Abhorsen Trilogy, but I don't feel like it was written to fit into three books. Read more
Publié le Juil 10 2004 par Library Chick

5.0étoiles sur 5 Even more than I was expecting...
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. Read more
Publié le Jui 19 2004 par Amanda

5.0étoiles sur 5 Read a lot, and the Old World series by Garth Nix is ZE BEST
There's no other way of putting it. It is amazing how clearly this book stands head and shoulders above *every* other book I've ever read (except for the first two of the series)... Read more
Publié le Mai 28 2004 par Abraham Vionas

5.0étoiles sur 5 WOW!
This whole series is amazing, but this is definitely the best one. It's just...too cool for words. A cat, a dog, a Remembrancer, and a Prince fighting the Destroyer. Read more
Publié le Mai 19 2004

5.0étoiles sur 5 "We Will Go by Way of the Well"
"Abhorsen" is the final book of Garth Nix's "Old Kingdom" trilogy, which could basically translate into the second half of "Lirael" (the first installment "Sabriel" stands on its... Read more
Publié le Avril 25 2004 par R. M. Fisher

5.0étoiles sur 5 best book to cliff hanger
I thought that this book was really good it made me keep on reading it more than Lirael. It was amazing how 7 people could save the world from 1 really strong enemy. Read more
Publié le Avril 24 2004 par ne556231

5.0étoiles sur 5 Amazing Books
Garth Nix is a wonderful writer. I love his books, and I would for him to keep writing stories of the Old Kingdom, Lirael, sabriel, and Touchstone, more like it stories that... Read more
Publié le Avril 17 2004 par sara romero

5.0étoiles sur 5 GREAT
Ok, I know I'm probably the youngest person here, but who's counting? I read this book in about a day. Read more
Publié le Avril 9 2004

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