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by Garth Nix (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 528 pages
  • Publisher: Collins (1 Sep 2003)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 000713732X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0007137329
  • Product Dimensions: 20.4 x 15.8 x 5.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (52 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 136,223 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Middle books in fantasy trilogies are sometimes disappointing, but Garth Nix has created in Lirael a fine successor to Sabriel that both complements its precursor and sets up a mouth-watering dénouement for the final instalment in Abhorsen. Nix continues by setting this new story in the neighbouring worlds of Ancelstierre (no magic) and The Old Kingdom (lots of magic) but introduces several new and substantial characters that are as strong and fascinating as those in the first book.

In the Old Kingdom, while the Abhorsen Sabriel is off fighting the undead, who are waking in worryingly ever-increasing numbers, Lirael is alone in the glacial mountain kingdom of the Clayr dreaming of when she will receive the gift of "the sight"--which all true daughters of Clayr possess. She fills the long wait with years of self-taught charter magic and investigations into what lies in the depths of the Clayr library--a truly vast and ancient place.

In Ancelstierre, Prince Sameth, son of Sabriel and designated Abhorsen-in-waiting, is battling with his own inner demons. His own familiarity with charter magic is limited and it even sometimes scares him. This weight of expectation is crystallised when he is attacked by an evil necromancer intent on killing him. Sameth barely escapes with his life.

In these times of increased undead activity, Sabriel suspects a greater force at work. Sameth must return to the Old Kingdom and learn fast to help counter this enormous threat while Lirael too must play her part. She is a girl with an important destiny and is sent out towards the area of darkness and mystery that holds the key to what has been happening. Nix's imagination continues to impress all and his Sabriel trilogy is so far proving to be the award-winning spectacle that it has promised to be. The book is recommended for ages 10 and above. --John McLay

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"Readers who like their fantasy intense in action, magisterial in scope and apocalyptic in consequences will revel in every word." Kirkus starred review "What makes LIRAEL a delight is the magic that Nix brings to his story and to his characters. It is filled with twists and turns, playful inventiveness and dark magic, and is sure to satisfy his many readers." Locus

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5.0 out of 5 stars Lirael: The most exquisite sequel ever., 24 May 2004
This review is from: Lirael (Paperback)
Like many before me, I'm sure, after reading the incredible 'Sabriel' I was dubious about Lirael matching up to the incredible fantasy heights of Sabriel. Teenage reading is the best thing about being a teenager, but I was absoloutely shocked. This book went straight to my bone marrow and I know now that this book will haunt my reading taste, and the way I write books for the rest of my life. Truly, this is one of the best books I have ever read. The characters are so true, so absoloutely fantastically imagined and played. Lirael is such a string character in herself, its quite beautiful the way Garth Nix describes her: not in so many words or adjectives, but in her actions, in what she does and how she behaves. The Disresputable Dog is also a fantastically witty character and Sameth, son of Sabriel is a worthy child after his mother. Those who have read Sabriel will be delighted to read the return of Mogget, perhaps one of Garth's more prominant and slightly dark characters, but witty and humorous all in one go. Its fantastic, and the scenes with the dead are tense and exciting. I love this book and I simply cannot wait to read Abhorsen. fantastic book.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely brilliant!!!, 9 April 2007
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Every bit as good as the first book in this series, "Sabriel", this is absolutely brilliant. Gripping. Exciting, dangerous fantasy, with original twists and plot lines. This is "realistic" fantasy at its best.

From the first novel, the fight against the Great Dead, dead hands, and evil Free Magic in the Old Kingdom continues. However, this time Sabriel has help in the form of her family, her now almost grown up children, and from an unexpected source as well, a daughter of the Clayr, Lirael. Follow Lirael as she gradually unravels the dark destiny in store for her future... Whatever the dark force is that's wreaking havoc in the Old Kingdom, it just keeps on growing stronger and binding more dead hands to do its work...

Beautifully written, drawing you in from page one, I really can't recommend this series highly enough! Do start with the first book in the trilogy though, "Sabriel". I can't wait to read book three.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Much better than Sabriel, 7 Oct 2003
Lirael is bigger, longer and much, much better than Sabriel, its prequel. I thoroughly enjoyed Lirael as i felt that the descriptions, plot and characters were much more developed and intricate. Lirael scores where Sabriel failed, there are much more vivid descriptions of the dead and of the characters, we are transported into a whole new area of the Old Kingdom and learn more of the facinating Clayr. Prince Sameth breaks the stereotypical "hero" image as his hopes and fears are brought vividly to life. Sabriel and Touchstone are true to themselves too, and avoid becoming boring and uninteresting in their "old age." The book's namesake Lirael is a marvellous character, evoking the reader's sympathy as she longs for a companion. Lirael is a winner and is a vast improvement on Sabriel which, make no mistake was also a good book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Daughter of magic
Garth Nix changed the face of dark fantasy (usually just horror with a prettier cover) with his instant hit "Sabriel. Read more
Published 12 months ago by E. A Solinas

3.0 out of 5 stars Slightly Disappointed

After reading Sabriel which i loved, i was slightly disappointed with Lirael, i felt it dragged on an little, i really liked the character of Lirael and the Disrteputable... Read more
Published 13 months ago by lisa simpson

5.0 out of 5 stars Courtesy of Teens Read Too
The second book in Garth Nix's ABHORSEN trilogy picks up fourteen years after Sabriel leaves off, and begins to focus on a new generation of characters; for this reason, it's... Read more
Published 13 months ago by TeensReadToo

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent follow up....
I bought Lirael and Abhorsen before I'd even finished Sabriel, and I'm glad I did! This is a fantastic follow up to Sabriel and a perfect bridging book to take you to the final... Read more
Published 19 months ago by S. Reid

4.0 out of 5 stars Promises more intrigue than is delivered. Solid, but overated
Lirael has more of a stunted pace of Sabriel as the story is divided between the eponymous lirael (Naive, self pitying goth) and Sameth (Mewling underachieving coward). Read more
Published 21 months ago by Mrevilpants

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing fantasy world and characters.
Lirael is the beautiful story of a girl that doesn't belong among the Seers of the Clayr glacier, since she hasn't got the gift to see the future. Read more
Published on 8 May 2007 by C. E. Magos

5.0 out of 5 stars A must-have Trilogy
The Old Kingdom Trilogy (Sabriel, Lirael and Abhorsen) is such an intense reading I couldn't stop reading, until I finished the last book. Read more
Published on 7 May 2007 by Mimmii

5.0 out of 5 stars i love this book!
i read this book like once, a few years ago, and then i reread it again a few months ago, and i actually couldnt put it down! it is so good! Read more
Published on 25 Mar 2007 by Mrs. M. Schofield

5.0 out of 5 stars On a Clayr day you sometimes don't see that much
In "Sabriel" Garth Nix told us of the Abhorsen who deal in death, and now he enlightens us about the Clayr, the women who are gifted with the power to see into the future (albeit... Read more
Published on 27 Jul 2006 by Amanda Richards

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous and Amazing
What a fabulous book!I was hooked from start to finish. Lirael is the second book of the Old Kingdom Trilogy. Read more
Published on 25 Feb 2006

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