Most people in Ancelstierre are not even aware that the Old Kingdom exists, many think it a myth, and those that know the truth wish they didn’t. For within the Old Kingdom technology does not function, but the dead do, and all that separates the dead from Ancelstierre is the Wall. And the Abhorsen.
So I know
that the last review that I gave for Garth Nix was not full of praise, and I
haven’t changed my opinions about The Ragwitch in the slightest, but The Abhorsen Trilogy
completely makes up for it. Nix has created two completely new
worlds, given them mythology, even a type of religion and then thrown it all
together with fantastical results. I have no doubt that Nix spent a lot of time
and effort developing all of the elements of this series.
There are two main tales within the trilogy, the first is within Sabriel, and the second story spans across the last two books. So I guess a person could be fine just reading the first book, but a lot of questions are answered if all three books are read. Plus, Nix’s writing improves with each book.
There a few different protagonists in the series, all of which are connected, and they are all very well written characters. By the end of the series you will find yourself wishing to know more about what happens to these people who were once strangers to you but are now intimate acquaintances.
Really the Abhorsen trilogy has something for everyone. There is fantasy, action, humor, horror, and history. I have met many people that have read the trilogy and all of them have loved it. The story was so compelling for me that I stayed up way too late, skipped lunch at my job, and skimped my homework just to finish the books.
I am not going to say much more about it because that would spoil the adventure for all of you. Just go read the books.
There is violence in the books and some disturbing descriptions. I can’t recall any profanity and there are some very very light sexual suggestions. I give the series 4.5 stars out of five (an average of the three books since I think that Lirael is a little too long).
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