Abhorsen (Old Kingdom)
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| Rating | : | 4.73 (713 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0060528737 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 518 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-07-25 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
If Orannis's unspeakable powers are unleashed, it will mean the end of all Life. With only a vision from the Clayr to guide her, and the help of her companions, Sam, the Disreputable Dog, and Mogget, Lirael must search in both Life and Death for some means to defeat the evil destructor—before it is too late.. The apocalyptic conclusion to the New York Times bestselling Abhorsen series—an epic fantasy experience not to be missed.The Abhorsen Sabriel and King Touchstone are missing, leaving only Lirael—newly come into her inheritance as the Abhorsen-in-Waiting—to stop the Destroyer
From Publishers Weekly An explosive prologue sets the stage for Nix's riveting continuation of the story begun in Sabriel and Lirael. They break out to try and rescue Sam's old friend, Nicholas Sayre, who has been tricked by Hedge into digging up Orannis, the Destroyer; if Hedge's plan succeeds, the evil now contained by two separate hemispheres will join and annihilate all life. . Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. The grotesque imagery of the Death realm provides a haunting note, which Nix offsets by the brightness of the main characters' quest to defeat the Destroyer. At once an allegor
Wonderful and emotional finale Wonderful and emotional finale. I loved seeing how a couple characters came full circle and a big revelation that came out of nowhere. The very end made me cry a bit, when I rarely cry while listening to or reading books. I'm so happy though that the series isn't over. Creative magic system, genuine characters and a world I kinda wish was real. Nix is one of the bosses of fantasy.. Amazon Customer said I believe I am Mogget incarnate.. This has been a staple since childhood, and grew up with me.On face value, it's a wonderful story of good triumphing evil. As I got older, I realized that Nix toys with the concept of life and death artfully, as well as going deep into feminism, as well as touching other modern issues like refugee accommodation and abuse.. Fantastic series. I have read Nix's books since I was in elementary school and discovered the Keys to the Kingdom series, which I anxiously awaited each book until the series finished in 2008. By far, to me this series is his best work. It's imaginative, unique, and enthralling. I would recommend it to anyone, honestly.