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Abhorsen #3.5
Nicholas Sayre and the Creature in the Case
Six months have passed since Lirael and Sameth fought off the Destroyer and saved Nicholas Sayre's life. Still recovering from his horrible ordeal, Nicholas is nonetheless eager to return to the Old Kingdom and his friends. But first he must endure a country house party organised by his powerful uncle, with the wealthy, eccentric Dorrance as the guest of honour. Nick hates the idea, especially since the people there don't believe in magic or necromancy. Even worse, they have a strange creature locked up in a display case.
Things take a truly horrific turn when Nick is kidnapped, and his Charter-infused blood is fed to the creature, which promptly goes on a rampage, drinking blood from anyone it encounters to build its strength. With the Abhorsen days away and no way to stop a savage, incredibly strong Free Magic monster, what can Nick do to stop Dorrance and the creature in the case"?"
Things take a truly horrific turn when Nick is kidnapped, and his Charter-infused blood is fed to the creature, which promptly goes on a rampage, drinking blood from anyone it encounters to build its strength. With the Abhorsen days away and no way to stop a savage, incredibly strong Free Magic monster, what can Nick do to stop Dorrance and the creature in the case"?"
85 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 3, 2005
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Garth Nix
228 books14.9k followersGarth Nix was born in 1963 in Melbourne, Australia, to the sound of the Salvation Army band outside playing 'Hail the Conquering Hero Comes' or possibly 'Roll Out the Barrel'. Garth left Melbourne at an early age for Canberra (the federal capital) and stayed there till he was nineteen, when he left to drive around the UK in a beat-up Austin with a boot full of books and a Silver-Reed typewriter.
Despite a wheel literally falling off the Austin, Garth survived to return to Australia and study at the University of Canberra. After finishing his degree in 1986 he worked in a bookshop, then as a book publicist, a publisher's sales representative, and editor. Along the way he was also a part-time soldier in the Australian Army Reserve, serving in an Assault Pioneer platoon for four years. Garth left publishing to work as a public relations and marketing consultant from 1994-1997, till he became a full-time writer in 1998. He did that for a year before joining Curtis Brown Australia as a part-time literary agent in 1999. In January 2002 Garth went back to dedicated writer again, despite his belief that full-time writing explains the strange behaviour of many authors.
He now lives in Sydney with his wife, two sons and lots of books.
Despite a wheel literally falling off the Austin, Garth survived to return to Australia and study at the University of Canberra. After finishing his degree in 1986 he worked in a bookshop, then as a book publicist, a publisher's sales representative, and editor. Along the way he was also a part-time soldier in the Australian Army Reserve, serving in an Assault Pioneer platoon for four years. Garth left publishing to work as a public relations and marketing consultant from 1994-1997, till he became a full-time writer in 1998. He did that for a year before joining Curtis Brown Australia as a part-time literary agent in 1999. In January 2002 Garth went back to dedicated writer again, despite his belief that full-time writing explains the strange behaviour of many authors.
He now lives in Sydney with his wife, two sons and lots of books.
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January 10, 2010
There is one very distinct thing I remember from my first reading of The Creature in the Case: that I really didn't like it. At the time, I didn't really understand, or like, Nick. I didn't like that the story wasn't in the Old Kingdom, and I didn't like that it was so short and that Lirael only appeared in the last five or so pages. As always though, my lure for Nix's writing style won me over, but that was about it. I didn't have much care for it at the time.
I've re-read the series countless times since, and last year I picked them all up again for the firs time in two-three years, and then when I finished, read this one. My opinion was drastically changed, I must say. For the first thing, I really like Nick a lot more than I did before. If you like him, it's a great opportunity to see inside his head after the events in the Old Kingdom and at the Wall, how he's adjusting to realising that in his world, science isn't the simplest answer to life, and also to see how he deals in a crisis. He becomes a sort of hero after his misadventures last time, which kind of lead him to redeem himself. I must also admit that it's a draw that he was someone perfectly normal, like the reader, who was drawn up into all of this, so you can place yourself on the same level as Nick himself. It's interesting to see how the Dead effect other people aside from those of the Abhorsen lineage who have the power to get rid of them by bells at the least. Nick doesn't.
I must also admit, that I'm now more of a fan of the relationship between Lirael and Nick. I've always loved Lirael, but it's nice to see the slight embarassment she feels around him and some of the things they say to each other.
It's also, quite short. It feels more like three scenes in a movie - the discovery of the creature, the creature attacks, Nick saves everyone (just about). Despite how short it is, it was enjoyable and never taxing. Even if you're not really keen on the premise, I would read it regardless, given it's only just over 100 pages. It's a nice tag on, a sort of epilogue to some of the events in Abhorsen that were left unanswered.
I've re-read the series countless times since, and last year I picked them all up again for the firs time in two-three years, and then when I finished, read this one. My opinion was drastically changed, I must say. For the first thing, I really like Nick a lot more than I did before. If you like him, it's a great opportunity to see inside his head after the events in the Old Kingdom and at the Wall, how he's adjusting to realising that in his world, science isn't the simplest answer to life, and also to see how he deals in a crisis. He becomes a sort of hero after his misadventures last time, which kind of lead him to redeem himself. I must also admit that it's a draw that he was someone perfectly normal, like the reader, who was drawn up into all of this, so you can place yourself on the same level as Nick himself. It's interesting to see how the Dead effect other people aside from those of the Abhorsen lineage who have the power to get rid of them by bells at the least. Nick doesn't.
I must also admit, that I'm now more of a fan of the relationship between Lirael and Nick. I've always loved Lirael, but it's nice to see the slight embarassment she feels around him and some of the things they say to each other.
It's also, quite short. It feels more like three scenes in a movie - the discovery of the creature, the creature attacks, Nick saves everyone (just about). Despite how short it is, it was enjoyable and never taxing. Even if you're not really keen on the premise, I would read it regardless, given it's only just over 100 pages. It's a nice tag on, a sort of epilogue to some of the events in Abhorsen that were left unanswered.
June 21, 2018
This is utterly pointless. It adds nothing.
Nicholas seems to be dealing with the trauma of Hedge from the last book, when he is called to visit a house.
It ends up being a undercover unit - where one is ever so slightly unhinged.
What follows from there is Nicholas attempting to redeem himself from his past mistakes that were not his fault - but it doesn’t actually relate to anything in the last book.
The magic of the trilogy is gone. This just seemed an utter waste of time.
Nicholas seems to be dealing with the trauma of Hedge from the last book, when he is called to visit a house.
It ends up being a undercover unit - where one is ever so slightly unhinged.
What follows from there is Nicholas attempting to redeem himself from his past mistakes that were not his fault - but it doesn’t actually relate to anything in the last book.
The magic of the trilogy is gone. This just seemed an utter waste of time.
August 17, 2020
Six months after "Abhorsen", Nick Sayre has recovered physically and is trying to return to the Old Kingdom, his uncle sends him on some diplomatic errands making himself available to someone who wants to ask him questions. Simple matter. What Nick doesn't expect is to find 'scientific minds' exploring where they shouldn't ... although it may end up being something more sinister.
Or - don't mix Old Kingdom stuff with the Ancelsterrians.
Nick here takes a total turn, embarrassed by his performance in Abhorsen trying to prove to himself how he can or should have acted. High-action situations happen at the Indiana Jones level. But watch out Nick,
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Seis meses despues de "Abhorsen", Nick Sayre se ha recuperado físicamente y esta tratando de regresar al Viejo Reino, su tio le envia a hacer unos recados diplomáticos poniendose a disposicion de alguien que desea hacerle una preguntas. Asunto sencillo. Lo que Nick no se espera es encontrarse con 'mentes cientificas' explorando donde no deben ... aunque tal vez termine siendo algo más siniestro.
O no mezcles cosas del Viejo Reino con los Ancelsterrianos.
Nick aqui da una giro total, avergonzado por su desempeño en Abhorsen tratando de probarse a si mismo como puede o deberia haber actuado. Situaciones de mucha accion se suceden, nivel Indiana Jones. Pero cuidado Nick
Or - don't mix Old Kingdom stuff with the Ancelsterrians.
Nick here takes a total turn, embarrassed by his performance in Abhorsen trying to prove to himself how he can or should have acted. High-action situations happen at the Indiana Jones level. But watch out Nick,
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Seis meses despues de "Abhorsen", Nick Sayre se ha recuperado físicamente y esta tratando de regresar al Viejo Reino, su tio le envia a hacer unos recados diplomáticos poniendose a disposicion de alguien que desea hacerle una preguntas. Asunto sencillo. Lo que Nick no se espera es encontrarse con 'mentes cientificas' explorando donde no deben ... aunque tal vez termine siendo algo más siniestro.
O no mezcles cosas del Viejo Reino con los Ancelsterrianos.
Nick aqui da una giro total, avergonzado por su desempeño en Abhorsen tratando de probarse a si mismo como puede o deberia haber actuado. Situaciones de mucha accion se suceden, nivel Indiana Jones. Pero cuidado Nick
November 10, 2016
This was a lovely bridge novella between Abhorshen and Goldenhand, which I have been dying to read, but I wanted to relisten to Abhorshen and read this novella, first. Nick was one of my favorite characters in Abhorshen, and Nix is clearly building him as a character for the future of this series. In The Creature in the Case, there's a free magic creature manipulating a powerful government figure south of the wall. There's this HG Wells/Lovecraftian vibe to this novella, which I liked a lot. This is something you can read in like 2-3 hours, and it takes place in mostly one location (an old country manor) and involves a chase scene to the Wall. The free magic creature escapes by drinking Nick's blood, which is all kinds of fucked up after he played host to a shred of The Destroyer. (It's implied HEAVILY that he got special charter/free magic infused blood ala the other magic bloodlines--the Clayr, Abhorshen, and Royal family--in this universe. Except his blood would be from The Destroyer. I'm sure this plot isn't nearly over, and it's probably going to show up in Goldenhand.) This is a very much a bridge book, and it's basically about Nick being able to get over the Wall, where he meets Lireal, and they're presumably going to track down the Free Magic creature together. This book is the bridge book for Nick's character, too, who has made some peace with his life and is ready to move to the Old Kingdom. If you like this series, just read this. You might be lost next book. Maybe not. I don't know yet, but this series is one of my literary crack reads, so of course I liked it. So, with that, time for the next book.
July 18, 2022
A short story with a short review: I really enjoyed this novella following Nick Sayer in his return to the non-magical world where he is surprised to find magical problems.
Nick didn’t get a lot of time to be himself in the previous books so getting a short story from his perspective was a great way to round out his characterization and make him a more likable love interest (spoiler?) for Lirael. I’ve mentioned that Nix actually struggles writing male characters but Nick here feels well rounded and interesting.
Nix’s is definitely skilled at creating a world and plot in such a short span as this story felt absolutely full of details and drama despite being 50 percent a chase scene and action. And what a fun chase scene and action it had in it! I loved Nick working with his little knowledge and power to try and solve the issue. And I will always love the magical world bumping into the non-magical one in this series.
Overall, a really fun little read that you should definitely not skip in your Old Kingdom journey!
Nick didn’t get a lot of time to be himself in the previous books so getting a short story from his perspective was a great way to round out his characterization and make him a more likable love interest (spoiler?) for Lirael. I’ve mentioned that Nix actually struggles writing male characters but Nick here feels well rounded and interesting.
Nix’s is definitely skilled at creating a world and plot in such a short span as this story felt absolutely full of details and drama despite being 50 percent a chase scene and action. And what a fun chase scene and action it had in it! I loved Nick working with his little knowledge and power to try and solve the issue. And I will always love the magical world bumping into the non-magical one in this series.
Overall, a really fun little read that you should definitely not skip in your Old Kingdom journey!
July 21, 2015
This was an interesting addition to the Abhorsen series. I was happy to see Nick grow as a person, to go from a spoiled, ignorant Southerner to a smart, fearless man who is not afraid to go after an old-kingdom creature in order to save other's lives.
I do wish we found out how the kingdom recovered after what happened. Apparently Ancelstierre just thought a bomb went off, chosing not to believe in the Destroyer.
But at least we see a replacement for Lirael's hand.
I do wish we found out how the kingdom recovered after what happened. Apparently Ancelstierre just thought a bomb went off, chosing not to believe in the Destroyer.
But at least we see a replacement for Lirael's hand.
January 22, 2012
This was a quick read - actually just a novella. It is a follow-up to Garth Nix’s Abhorsen trilogy. I was left wanting more after the third book, but this one was a little too quick, and was obviously not as exhaustively thought out or edited as the other books in the series. Also, like the first book, Sabriel, this one wrapped up so quickly that the ending was unsatisfying. However, I enjoyed reading it.
I’d like to make some quick remarks on the Abhorsen trilogy in general. I do have a penchant for young adult books, because they are fun, but I think these are better than most. The world he creates in them is so unique and well thought-out. The books are serious in tone, without being inappropriately adult. I saw a rumor online that he is writing further installments in the series, which would be great, since it would be a waste to go to so much trouble creating the Old Kingdom, and only use it for three novels.
I’d like to make some quick remarks on the Abhorsen trilogy in general. I do have a penchant for young adult books, because they are fun, but I think these are better than most. The world he creates in them is so unique and well thought-out. The books are serious in tone, without being inappropriately adult. I saw a rumor online that he is writing further installments in the series, which would be great, since it would be a waste to go to so much trouble creating the Old Kingdom, and only use it for three novels.
August 19, 2015
So cute!!
August 17, 2022
This novella is great to get to know Nick Sayer better. He didn’t leave a remarkable impression in Lirael and Abhorsen but in this novella he really shines and shows his wit and bravery. 🤩
For a short story this novella packed a lot of action and characters and was quite interesting. Not sure why the rating is not higher in Goodreads. Perhaps because it’s not a full novel and it’s only about Nick but judging by these markers does not work. it is not at all a bad story. I missed the Old Kingdom gang as much as anyone else but this was not their story and this is alright! 😉
For a short story this novella packed a lot of action and characters and was quite interesting. Not sure why the rating is not higher in Goodreads. Perhaps because it’s not a full novel and it’s only about Nick but judging by these markers does not work. it is not at all a bad story. I missed the Old Kingdom gang as much as anyone else but this was not their story and this is alright! 😉
July 11, 2018
Eine kurze Novelle über Nicholas Sayres Erlebnisse, nachdem er zurück nach Ancelstierre ging. Trotz der Kürze mochte ich den Aufbau, die Ideen und vor allem Nicholas als Charakter. Außerdem, das Ende und die Sätze einer alten Bekannten <3
January 5, 2023
This story gave "Percy Jackson" vibe .. but the better version
The story takes place six months after the events of Abhorsen, and we will follow Nick (who was the character I actually liked from the whole trilogy), he wants to go to the old kingdom to face his greatest fear, but in order to do that he has to Secom to his uncle's wishes and he has to be interviewed by a society of the thirteen (who are basically spies for the old kingdom) but through a huge mishap they release a free magic creature to the public and it's up to Nick to defeat him since his blood is the source of its power
it was short and concise and no filler events .. the ending was a bit abrupt but I enjoyed it more that the series itself
The story takes place six months after the events of Abhorsen, and we will follow Nick (who was the character I actually liked from the whole trilogy), he wants to go to the old kingdom to face his greatest fear, but in order to do that he has to Secom to his uncle's wishes and he has to be interviewed by a society of the thirteen (who are basically spies for the old kingdom) but through a huge mishap they release a free magic creature to the public and it's up to Nick to defeat him since his blood is the source of its power
it was short and concise and no filler events .. the ending was a bit abrupt but I enjoyed it more that the series itself
June 13, 2024
Well that was an entire cluster of fucks.
March 7, 2020
I hated this short story with all my being when I read it 6 years ago, and gave it a one star rating. My opinion of it has tempered with this re-read, and I have upgraded my rating a little, to a two star rating. It is ok, but hardly more than that.
This short story does not come close to the creativity, fun and originality of the Abhorsen trilogy. That is part of why I rejected it so strongly back then. I was always less interested in the Ancelstierre interludes, and since the story centres around Nicholas, who is frankly pretty insufferable (he is the embodiment of what would in our society be a rich white frat boy), I couldn't get excited about it. And I never liked the Nicholas-Lirael romance, so the ending just irritated me further.
Whenever Nix focuses on anything other than the Abhorsens and their bell magic/the Clayr/Charter magic/the Disreputable Dog/Mogget, I tend to find that I enjoy his stories a lot less. That was the case with Clariel, and is the case here too.
This short story does not come close to the creativity, fun and originality of the Abhorsen trilogy. That is part of why I rejected it so strongly back then. I was always less interested in the Ancelstierre interludes, and since the story centres around Nicholas, who is frankly pretty insufferable (he is the embodiment of what would in our society be a rich white frat boy), I couldn't get excited about it. And I never liked the Nicholas-Lirael romance, so the ending just irritated me further.
Whenever Nix focuses on anything other than the Abhorsens and their bell magic/the Clayr/Charter magic/the Disreputable Dog/Mogget, I tend to find that I enjoy his stories a lot less. That was the case with Clariel, and is the case here too.
November 21, 2016
What happens when a Free Magic creature ends up beyond the border in the hands of scientists.... lots of trouble! Great short story from the Old Kingdom Lots of Nick and some Lireal, perfect run up to the new book Goldenhand.
November 25, 2016
Review to come!
May 14, 2024
Good romp into the Old Kingdom. Fun, interesting, and short. I recommend it for people who simply want more of the Old Kingdom.
May 22, 2021
Part Wodehouse, Part John Buchan, and part Garth Nix, this short novella tells of the further adventures of Nick Sayre, the schoolboy cricketer who gets tied up in an Old Kingdom adventure.
This time he’s off to a country house for a boring party, but he has a meeting scheduled with the secret “Department 13” crew that want to debrief him after his adventures.
But these are not bright guys, and things get out of hand. Soon Nick is chasing a creature of Free Magic and is trying to stop them from escaping into the Old Kingdom.
This is a very short, and pretty simple story, but it does a nice job of reintroducing Nick into the Old Kingdom.
This time he’s off to a country house for a boring party, but he has a meeting scheduled with the secret “Department 13” crew that want to debrief him after his adventures.
But these are not bright guys, and things get out of hand. Soon Nick is chasing a creature of Free Magic and is trying to stop them from escaping into the Old Kingdom.
This is a very short, and pretty simple story, but it does a nice job of reintroducing Nick into the Old Kingdom.
June 1, 2017
Well, this might be the best thing I've read about the Old Kingdom (so far). As soon as I started this novella, I could not stop. It was so packed of darkly, delicious surprises. I empathized more with Nick's character which has developed nicely since the last book.
So why not five stars then? I just thought some of the secondary characters were so stupidly blinkered even when danger was staring them in the face.
So why not five stars then? I just thought some of the secondary characters were so stupidly blinkered even when danger was staring them in the face.
April 17, 2020
I loved this story a lot, and it’s basically cemented the Old Kingdom as one of my favourite fictional worlds to read about.
I really enjoy Nick as a character. He’s smart and sensible, with enough of an adventurous spirit to make for an interesting story. The creature in this is definitely scary, as all Free Magic creatures. The pacing was great. It was a quick and exciting read. I’m really looking forward to continuing the series.
I really enjoy Nick as a character. He’s smart and sensible, with enough of an adventurous spirit to make for an interesting story. The creature in this is definitely scary, as all Free Magic creatures. The pacing was great. It was a quick and exciting read. I’m really looking forward to continuing the series.
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October 10, 2017Just a note: I read and own this in Across the Wall: A Tale of the Abhorsen and Other Stories. It is not my favorite short story (novella) in the anthology.
April 20, 2021
For such a tiny story it certainly packs a punch! Once it got going it didn't stop! I had never really warmed to Nick previously, despite his spirit but I was impressed here with his determination, perseverance and quick wits, and it was great to see more of the Free Magic creatures!
June 9, 2020
I loved it! I'm so glad we got this little snippet.
August 3, 2020
A fun little novella but I don’t see why it couldn’t have been added into Goldenhand if it was going to tie directly into that story. Super abrupt ending as well.
June 20, 2024
3.5/5
i don’t know if this was necessary but it’s garth nix so i still enjoyed it
i don’t know if this was necessary but it’s garth nix so i still enjoyed it
August 24, 2021
3.5 stars*. This book doesn’t deserve the crap it gets. Sure it doesn’t add a ton to the series but I thought it was an exciting short story, and an interesting POV from a newer character.
December 26, 2024
The forward was so interesting because Garth Nix basically said, "I don't know why I wrote it but here you go!" I hoped it would connect to the series more but I'm about to start Goldenhand, so we'll see!
August 11, 2017
“Some things are best left to those who can deal with them.”
― Garth Nix, The Creature in the Case
Overview (Spoilers!)
The Creature in the Case is a short novella that follows Nicholas Sayre after the events of Abhorsen. The book begins promisingly enough with events that read a little like a spy/thriller novel, but quickly turns into a near complete dumpster fire for most of the story, until finally at the very end when things begin to return to the realm of the coherent. The problem is that Nick isn't the right character to be doing any of the things he does in this book, he even says so himself. That doesn't seem to stop him from all of a sudden becoming an action movie hero, and chasing a Free Magic creature (of which he has no knowledge of either its power or motives) across most of Ancelstierre in the hopes of doing "something." If I didn't know any better I would have thought this was some sort of crazy fan fiction, and not a cannon part of one of my favorite series. With all that aside I can say that there was something good I found among the ashes, and that was the ending, but ultimately this book was only good for filling in some back story (which I believe will be addressed in Golden Hand), and setting up Nick's story arc for latter in the series.
Negative (Spoilers)
- [ Nick's Crazy Adventure ] This was almost comical at times with stolen cars, and motorcycles, hiding aboard a train, stealing the cloths off a dead man, and finally impersonating a soldier all while carrying a daisy chain around his neck, because he thought (wrongly I might add) that it would be in some way helpful. Instead he ends up making the "Free Magic Thing" even stronger, and if it wasn't for Lirael coming to save the day it would have ended in even more of a disaster.
Positive
+ [ The Ending ] The ending showed a lot of promise, and really gave the scenes that Nicholas is not the same after his time with the shard of Orannis. That he has become something more than he was, not just of the Charter but also of Free Magic, and that got me interested in his character again.
― Garth Nix, The Creature in the Case
Overview (Spoilers!)
The Creature in the Case is a short novella that follows Nicholas Sayre after the events of Abhorsen. The book begins promisingly enough with events that read a little like a spy/thriller novel, but quickly turns into a near complete dumpster fire for most of the story, until finally at the very end when things begin to return to the realm of the coherent. The problem is that Nick isn't the right character to be doing any of the things he does in this book, he even says so himself. That doesn't seem to stop him from all of a sudden becoming an action movie hero, and chasing a Free Magic creature (of which he has no knowledge of either its power or motives) across most of Ancelstierre in the hopes of doing "something." If I didn't know any better I would have thought this was some sort of crazy fan fiction, and not a cannon part of one of my favorite series. With all that aside I can say that there was something good I found among the ashes, and that was the ending, but ultimately this book was only good for filling in some back story (which I believe will be addressed in Golden Hand), and setting up Nick's story arc for latter in the series.
Negative (Spoilers)
- [ Nick's Crazy Adventure ] This was almost comical at times with stolen cars, and motorcycles, hiding aboard a train, stealing the cloths off a dead man, and finally impersonating a soldier all while carrying a daisy chain around his neck, because he thought (wrongly I might add) that it would be in some way helpful. Instead he ends up making the "Free Magic Thing" even stronger, and if it wasn't for Lirael coming to save the day it would have ended in even more of a disaster.
Positive
+ [ The Ending ] The ending showed a lot of promise, and really gave the scenes that Nicholas is not the same after his time with the shard of Orannis. That he has become something more than he was, not just of the Charter but also of Free Magic, and that got me interested in his character again.
January 13, 2017
I got to say it was a little strange how this story wasn't set in the Old Kingdom, being primarily in Ancelstierre, but I think that it made the story different and fresher, especially in Nick's perspective. I didn't care much for Nick in Abhorsen, but I'm starting to like him more and more. He was so intelligent, quick, and clever. It was amazing how he handled every situation he was in, keeping cool and calm and all. However short this novella was, it was so interesting, exciting, and action-packed! I love Garth Nix's writing style so much, he almost never disappoints! I I can't wait to see what's in store for Lirael and Nick in Goldenhand.
May 7, 2017
I am a huge fan of Garth Nix and this series.
I am very happy he added a book that explains what happened before golden hand and I love how he used it to bring everything full circle.
What i wasn't happy about is that it was really short and had a lot of weird detailing if I do say so myself. I wish there was more information about how the monster was able to stay alive so far south. but like I said I love the series and this book helped being it full circle. I recommend the series for any fan.
I am very happy he added a book that explains what happened before golden hand and I love how he used it to bring everything full circle.
What i wasn't happy about is that it was really short and had a lot of weird detailing if I do say so myself. I wish there was more information about how the monster was able to stay alive so far south. but like I said I love the series and this book helped being it full circle. I recommend the series for any fan.
March 15, 2011
I really REALLY love these Charter Magic Books but I was rather unsatisfied with this one. After putting down Sabriel, Lirael and Abhorsen and then finding this book, I was looking forward to stepping back into the world that Nix had presented to me but I was dissapointed to see that the characters that I liked only appeared right at the end.
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