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4.0 out of 5 stars
In another world, Mar 30 2007
The mysteries of the Seventh Tower series deepen in the third book, "Aenir." Garth Nix's descriptive writing and active imagination bring the mysterious dream-world to life, while making the terrible problems of our heroes even more dangerous.
Tal and the aspiring shieldmaiden Milla are in the dreamworld of Aenir now, challenging the terrible Storm Shepherds. They have to find the mysterious living Codex, which holds the answers to how to save their world -- and Tal's missing family. But more perils lie across Aenir, from waspwyrms to vicious birds to semi-dragons.
The Codex instructs Tal to find the mysterious Hazror, and despite the warnings of the Storm Shepherd who accompanies him, Tal does manage to find Hazror... an old Chosen who has killed many people who ventured into Aenir. Will they find their answers, and escape Aenir alive?
The idea of dreamworlds and living shadows would seem stupid in most fantasy series. But Garth Nix actually manages to carry it off -- "Aenir" can be somewhat confusing, but once readers get everything straight, its remarkable imagination begins to shine through.
Not a lot of time is spent in Tal's lightless, icy world in this book; it mostly takes place in Aenir. Nix manages to create a sort of lucid dream, where things make logical sense, but they can be nightmarish and bizarre. He also gives the story a tragic twist for Tal, and deepens the mystery of the malevolent Sushin, who has been making trouble for Tal ever since the first book.
There's not a lot of character development in this book, since Tal and Milla's personalities were formed over the past two novels. Most of this book is action. But Nix does introduce two likable characters -- Odris and Adras, a pair of Storm Shepherds who provide guidance and comic relief for our heroes.
Things get stranger and tenser in the third volume of the Seventh Tower series, and only promise to get better after "Aenir." Definitely worth reading.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
The Seventh Tower Series' Aenir (Book 3), Jun 15 2004
Tal Graile-Rerem has gotten a Sunstone for the clan of the Far-Raiders. But Milla has stayed to learn more of the Chosen secrets. They have crossed over to Aenir, and danger lurks around every corner. Especially when there are two Storm Shepherds above you. And they're demanding a life, and Tal and Milla are underneath them. Tal is faced with a decision that he must make, not for himself, but also for Milla, who has hit her head and is unconscious. Will he make the right one? Or will one of them have to sacrifice a life for the other to continue? Is Aenir a world of dreams -- or nightmares? And what will happen next? Read the third book of this series to find out!I liked this book because they were exploring a new world, and it was as exciting and dangerous as I have ever seen in a fantasy book. This really makes for a good read. I couldn't put the book down! I hope that you enjoy this book, Aenir!
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5.0 out of 5 stars
The Seventh Tower Series' Aenir (Book 3), May 11 2004
By A Customer
Tal Graile-Rerem has gotten a Sunstone for the clan of the Far-Raiders. But Milla has stayed to learn more of the Chosen secrets. They have crossed over to Aenir, and danger lurks around every corner. Especially when there are two Storm Shepherds demanding a life. And Tal and Milla are underneath them. Tal is faced with a decision that he must make, not for himself, but also for Milla. Will he make the right one? Or will one of them have to sacrifice a life for the other to continue? Read the third book of this series to find out!I liked this book because they were exploring a new world, and it was as exciting and dangerous as I have ever seen in a fantasy book. This makes for a good read, I couldn't put the book down! I hope that you enjoy this book, Aenir!
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