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  • By: Garth Nix
  • Narrated by: Tim Curry
  • Length: 11 hrs and 13 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (948 ratings)
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Abhorsen

By: Garth Nix
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Summary

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.

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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An Incredible Listen

This book is beautifully written, as is always the case with Garth Nix. I did not expect to find an audio version which even began to portray the beauty and depth of his world, but Tim Curry was definitely the right person to chose to do so. If you've read the series, or are simply looking to find out if it's any good, I would definitely suggest listening to this.

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Heart-stopping

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.

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OUTSTANDING

Great story the whole series is outstanding This is brilliant well narrated and exciting APPLAUSE

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That ending...

I have a meeting with HR tomorrow to explain why I am crying at my desk. Nice work Nix!
As good as this story is, in both conception and realisation, it is undoubtedly Tim Curry's spellbinding performance that makes this a must listen.

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Love it!

Having loved the books I got these audio versions and haven't been disappointed! The narrator does a fantastic job and I have had many happy hours listening! Already listened to them all twice! Fantastic!

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Awesome

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.

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Great

I couldnt wait to get into the third book of the trilogy. The narration was great and the story lived up to expectations. Excellent overall

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love love this series

such a good narration and love the story, have read it many times and now listened to it.

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Great story, i didnt lie the characters quite as much as the first book, but the story was superb, gripping and exciting

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Re listened 3 times

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.

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