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 Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 7:12 pm
Dragon_Fire1995 I love Lirael . The other two are alright, but not as good in my opinion. Mmm...maybe it was just because there was a long gap between when I read Sabriel, and then the two sequels, but I liked Sabriel the best, and I'm inclined to think I always will... What did you like about Lirael?
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Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2006 12:56 pm
I think I'll have to read the books over again because I remember that I felt frustration at some points in Lirael and possibly Abhorsen. Plus it's a series that I could read multiple times. 4laugh However, I distinctly remember enjoying the series overall and being a bit wistful and nostalgic when I finished it. I have two copies of the trilogy, which might not be a trilogy anymore because of the fourth book...
In any case, I have the novels in individual paperbacks with the original artwork on them (I had to resist the urge to buy the ones with the symbols on them because I knew I would miss the art more than I would the symbols) and a second copy of all three together in a hardback with the Sabriel cover art. I really enjoyed the series that much despite any minor frustrations I experienced. Garth Nix was probably the most influential author in my childhood aside from any 'big names' because I felt like his writing took me to a completely different world riddled with new laws of [mostly plausable] physics and reality.
I will always apprieciate his ability to take me to the world of the Abhorsen through clever phrases and beautiful descriptions. heart Someone mentioned earlier that they read Ragwitch and didn't like it at all. I've heard the same sentiment from others who have read it. It's made me hesitant to read it...but I think I should give it a try and hope to find it in one of my local libraries.
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Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2006 11:08 am
I like Sabriel best. Abhorsen was pretty good too but Lireal just seemed to take a while to get anywhere for me the frist time. sad The second time I didn't mind it though.
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Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2006 11:39 pm
Yeah; Lirael was a little slow, and Abhorsen a bit too fast, but when you consider the events which were happening and that had to happen for you to understand/enjoy the books, I think it needed to be that way, however much I had a problem getting used to it.
One of the things I liked about the Sabriel series was how he allowed both magic and technology exisit side by side without cluttering each other. Kept the spirit of disbelievers alive, and..just...it works.
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Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2007 5:17 pm
Yeah. It does. Which is why I'm sad that the new book "Across the Wall" only has a little to do with the Abhorsen Trilogy. That short story wasn't nearly enough in my opinion. cry
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Posted: Sat Jan 06, 2007 8:41 am
Although most people say they don't like the ending of Abhorsen, I liked it. It was a bit short, but it made me think. Made me say: "It's done?", and then think about it a whole bunch more. I loved the line to the effect of:
(Possible spoiler)
"As did I then, so do I now, I am Kibeth, and I stand against you."
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Posted: Sun Jan 14, 2007 4:15 pm
Yeah. Maybe it was just me though, but it was really easy to guess what would happen and who was whom (or would be whom) at the end...
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Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2007 2:22 pm
I loved Abhorsen and Lirael. Sabriel was good, but I bought it long before I read the other too, and read it way too many times! I'm quite sick of it by now.
I hadn't heard of the fourth book.
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Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2007 9:56 am
I liked Lirael and Abhorsen better than Sabriel too..I guess the first was just a little slow. I nearly bought the last one, but stopped when a read the synopsis...Guess I'm just going to be content with three out of four
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Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2007 11:17 am
I've read the first two of the series, but I've been unable to find the third book. I may have to order it. The series is really good as far as I've read though.
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Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2007 7:49 pm
I have never heard of this serious.....though it looks like it is really good! Well, have to go to the library!
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Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2007 12:07 pm
Hi
yeah these were great books, i love Garth Nix, you might enjoy his Keys ot the Kingdom series as well but there 5 out of 7 at the moment number 6 is out soon yay!!
Sabriel i found a bit slow to get into at first but it may have just been me having an off day but once you get into it i couldn't personally stop
I didn't like the 4th one though his 'extra' book i found it a bit blah worth reading if you've read his others but not as good i didnt think.
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Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 7:26 pm
Mercuryangel Dragon_Fire1995 I love Lirael . The other two are alright, but not as good in my opinion. Mmm...maybe it was just because there was a long gap between when I read Sabriel, and then the two sequels, but I liked Sabriel the best, and I'm inclined to think I always will... What did you like about Lirael?
Not to mention I could relate to Lirael more then I could Saberiel. I always like a main character I can relate to.
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Posted: Wed May 21, 2008 5:19 pm
These books are awsome!!! xd Lireal is best, but I have all four. The last one was kind of pointless though...
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Posted: Sat May 24, 2008 8:43 am
By "last one" I mean across the wall...it would have been better if they had shown the part where Nick crosses the wall.....
Possible Spoiler wahmbulance wahmbulance
I can't believe the dog died!!!!!
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