Sabriel
by Garth Nix
| Reviewer: Amanda from
Montreal, Canada |
18 year-old Sabriel was raised in Ancelstierre and her dad, a necromancer, only
came to see her during the holidays. It was during these rare visits that
Sabriel read parts from The Book of the Dead, which is like a necromancer's
Bible. However, Sabriel is not ready to become the Abhorsen and fight a Dead so
great she never could have imagined actually existed. But when her Father is
trapped in Death, she has no other choice if she is to save him from passing
through the Ninth and final Gate of Death. By taking the necromancer's bells and
her Father's sword, Sabriel is in for an exciting and dangerous adventure.
Since the book "Sabriel" takes place in this new world, it is a bit
hard to understand the concept of Death and Charter Magic. However, Garth Nix
pulls it off beautifully and explains these things without making the story
boring and adding too much description. "Sabriel" is, in my opinion,
an excellent book for fantasy lovers. Though it could be a bit dark at times,
this just creates a scarier atmosphere. This is great book that might make you
shiver in fright or disgust at times, but always keeps you coming back for more
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