Abhorsen by Garth Nix

Abhorsen

Abhorsen #3

Garth Nix

400 pages first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Description

Besieged on all sides, Lirael, Sameth and the Disreputable Dog are in for the fight of their lives. Chlorr of the Mask, under the control of the enormously powerful Necromancer Hedge, is determined to free Orannis the Destroyer - the greatest and ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 8,004 reviews

Moods

adventurous 98%
dark 62%
tense 46%
emotional 45%
mysterious 39%
hopeful 20%
sad 15%
funny 10%
inspiring 10%
challenging 9%
reflective 5%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 41%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Plot: 41% | Character: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 1% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 44% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

4.31

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