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Summary: A fresh look at high fantasy and adventure
Review: There are many strengths in this novel that make it such a good read; foremost of these is Garth Nix's creativity. The division between Ancelstierre and the Old Kingdom is a fresh treatment of the modern world-fantasy world schism, often hackneyed and overused in many other novels. Nix also uses many other elements of high fantasy in a new way, such as necromancy and arising from the dead. I'm fairly sure that Nix invented the description of the seven bells, and this is one of the best usages of magical items I've seen in fantasy literature. The description of the gates and regions of death is also quite original and clear to understand.There are only two flaws in the book, both not serious enough to prompt a downgrading to four stars. (If there was a possible 4.5 stars, I would probably opt for that option). Firstly, the characterization of Sabriel, while complete, did not evoke a complete sympathy in me. This made it difficult, at times, to understand why she was so pressured or why her own quest was so important. Secondly, while the description of the necromancer's bells was clear, I found myself having to keep referring back to the descriptions (incidentally, I've memorized that the description of the bells start on page 80 of my version). However, all in all, Nix has written an excellent first novel. While it does have dark undertones and revolves mostly around necromancy, the dead, and a bit of resurrection, I would recommend it to anyone who wishes to read a bit of original and different high fantasy.
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Summary: Could not put it down
Review: I loved this book! I have not finished a book in a long time, but when I picked this one up and started reading it, I just could not put it down. I love the action and the suspense of
the whole story. I was just totally enthralled with the magic, the twist and turns, and the wonderful characters.
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Summary: Sabriel
Review: Not bad. Garth Nix has managed to create a world that is very different from any I have seen. (quite a feat, for I am an avid fantasy reader) It is a worthwhile read, but not worth re-reading. Unlike many, I did not find the lack of description confusing at all. If you really think, and aren't watching television as you read, it makes a lot of sense. Like many readers, however, I find the love between Touchstone and Sabriel a little forced, but I've read stranger. There are some very well-thought-out ideas in here, such as the bells and their different purposes and the nine gateways through Death. While some books of this type are good for kids of all ages, this one is not. There is some (ahem) "adult material" such as describing bust sizes and nudity, and anyone who is under twelve might not be mature enough to take it. A good read.
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Summary: Abhorsen trilogy
Review: Ive now read the entire three book Abhorsen trilogy, and I have to say that it is one of the most clear well thought out alternate worlds i have ever come into contact with. in these books, you get enough information on the world surrounding the characters that you feel like you can step inside with them... i can't reccomend this book highly enough!
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Summary: A little hard to get into, but ultimately very enjoyable.
Review: The narrator Tim Curry was awesome! His reading of this story was spectacular. I tried to read the book, but found it very hard to get into. So I bought the audiobook. What a treasure. We ended up listening to it twice on a long trip. I can't wait to hear Lirael narrated also by Tim Curry.
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Summary: My Favorite Book in the Series
Review: I have read all the books in the series and this is definately the best. Sabriel lives in a world where the dead dont stay dead and one person (her father) keeps them dead. Her Dad gets stuck in death and she has to go in to the Old Kingdom to rescue him. The series is amazing and should be seen by anybody who is a fan of fantasey.
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Summary: Sabriel
Review: If you read this book, be prepared to read the other two sequels. Though I wouldn't encourage people who have read Shade's Children and loved it to read Sabriel. Sabriel is very very diffrent, but is a lot better in my opinion than Shade's Children. I doubt you will have regrets if you get this book.
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Summary: so good!
Review: This book was so great. It had every element you'd want to find in a story. tragedy, comedy, romance, adventure, magic and sarcasim. Sabriel finds out that her father has been trapped in the world of the dead and sets out to find him meeting a "cat" with an adittude, a boy her age who just happens to be a prince with a very interesting story and past, and several handfulls of dead things. read the book, it's good, trust me.
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Summary: MY LEAST FAV. IN THE TRILOGY BUT STILL A GREAT BOOK
Review: I READ LIRAEL BEFORE SABRIEL(I KNOW I CHEATED) AND WAS EXPECTING A LITTLE BIT OF A BETTER BOOK... BUT THIS ONE IS STILL A WONDERFULL ADDITION TO THE SERIS. SABRIEL IS A YOUNG WOMAN GOING TO THE OLD KINGDOM FOR THE FIRST TIME TO TRY AND FIND OUT WHAT HAPPENED TO HER FATHER WHO IS TRAPPED IN DEATH. SHE MATURES BELIVABLEY THROUGHOUT THE BOOK, BATTLING THE DEAD AND SLOWLY FOLLOWING IN LOVE. A GOOD BOOK COMPLETE WITH SACRIFICE,SADDNESS,DANGER,LOVE,A LITTLE HUMOR, THE DEAD, AND SOME UNFORGETTABLE CHARECTERS.
NOTE:IT IS POSSIBLE TO READ THE SECOND AND THIRD BOOK WITHOUT THIS ONE AND NOT GET CONFUSED
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Summary: wow!
Review: wow this was my favorite out of this one and lirael. i haven't read the abhoresen but i cna't wait to read it. this book was spellbounding i loved. Before i actually got the book i had seen it in a bookstore previously and a person who worked there recommened it. i looked at and then read the back and was like yeah i'll read it but then later i decieded not to buy it. that was a big mistake becuz i had to wait forever to get it again. Dont pass it up! read it i loved it!!!
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