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Abhorsen

By: Garth Nix
Narrated by: Tim Curry
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 Before she went to join Sam and Mogget downstairs, Lirael paused for a moment to look at herself in the tall silver mirror that hung on the wall of her room. The image that faced her bore little resemblance to the Second Assistant Librarian of the Clayr. She saw a warlike and grim young woman, dark hair bound back with a silver cord rather than hanging free to disguise her face. She no longer wore her librarian's waistcoat, and she had a long Nehima at her side rather than a library-issue dagger. But she had kept her library whistle, tucking it into the small pouch at her belt. Though she was many, many leagues from any help the whistle might summon, she felt the need to cling to some small part of her past and her identity.

She had become an Abhorsen, Lirael thought, at least on the outside.

Don't miss books one and two of this trilogy! Sabriel and Lirael: Daughter of the Clayr.©2003 Garth Nix (P)2003 Random House, Inc. Epic Fantasy Fantasy Fiction Science Fiction & Fantasy Young Adult

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Critic reviews

" Abhorsen is an excellent denouement for a fantasy that is both literary and popularly accessible. Out loud, the powers of this future classic are intensified, especially through Curry's inspired dramatization." ( School Library Journal)
"At once an allegory regarding war and peace and a testament to friendship, this thought-provoking fantasy also resolves the true identities of the popular Dog and Mogget characters and suggests that Nix may still have more tricks up his sleeve." ( Publishers Weekly)
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Brilliant story with strong engaging characters. Great family listening on long journeys. Brilliantly read by Tim Curry.

An amazing and captivating fantasy series - made even better by Tim Curry’s reading. RECOMMENDED

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I can’t tell if I enjoyed the story as it was well written or if Tim Curry just kept me engaged throughout! It was very enjoyable to listen to and to continue the story, though Sam and Lirael are quite childish when you are no longer a teenager yourself! Overall I’d recommend these three, especially if you enjoyed them in the past

Tim Curry is a diamond

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I love this series and the reading by Tim Curry is just phenomenal. The whole series is worth a listen, great storyline, awesome narration, could not recommend more for anyone who enjoys a fantasy world.

Re listened 3 times

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Abhorsen starts with one of the most heart-stopping moments ever. Anything I say about the plot in this third of the Old Kingdom books inevitably contains spoilers, so I shan't. If you haven't listened to Sabriel and Lirael, then go back and do so first, you won't know what's going on here and you won't have already fallen in love with all the characters. All three are read by Tim Curry and all in all, are pretty much my idea of perfection.

Actually, the ending is pretty heart-stopping too. Unreservedly recommended.

Heart-stopping

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Such a wonderful finale to the trilogy. So gripping and Tim Curry's Narration is Legendary! Loved it.

Tim Curry's Narration is Legendary!

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Good narration throughout then ruined by overwhelming and unnecessary music added during the epilogue which makes the narration difficult to hear.

Epilogue music

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What can I say other than this book has been the last in one of the best stories i have ever read. not alot more I can say about it other than 'You must' read this trilogy.

A well completed story

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Fantastic characters, plot and reading so worth it! Can’t wait to move onto the next book!

Amazing!

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Tim Curry is an absolute joy. If only he could have continued narrating the series! I have no doubt that I'll be re-listening to books 1-3 many times over.

Magic.

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Brilliant climax to a superb trilogy. Moves from the Sameth/Lirael 'discovering their identities' phase to riveting action. Brilliantly read, and wonderful characters. The Disreputable Dog and Mogget are witty and intelligent additions to the blossoming pair of Sameth and Lirael, for whom you find yourself rooting for more and more as the tension mounts. A great pity it had to end.

Awesome

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