A review by zenalth
Lirael by Garth Nix
4.0
The first half of this book was definitely much stronger than the latter half. I strongly suspect it is due to the increased presence of Sam--whom I found irritating, childish and naive.
Lirael, on the other hand, was an absolute delight to follow. Her struggles, doubts and quiet strengths felt realistic, and they made her a character that I fell head over heels in love with. Needless to say, Mogget was as sassy as ever. Paired with the Disreputable Dog... Now that's some character interaction I'd eat right up.
Overall, I found this book a good sequel to the unique world that Nix created in Sabriel. I'm definitely keen to find out how everything pans out and to see both Lirael and Sam grow to fill their shoes.
Does the walker choose the path, or the path the walker?
Lirael, on the other hand, was an absolute delight to follow. Her struggles, doubts and quiet strengths felt realistic, and they made her a character that I fell head over heels in love with. Needless to say, Mogget was as sassy as ever. Paired with the Disreputable Dog... Now that's some character interaction I'd eat right up.
Overall, I found this book a good sequel to the unique world that Nix created in Sabriel. I'm definitely keen to find out how everything pans out and to see both Lirael and Sam grow to fill their shoes.
Does the walker choose the path, or the path the walker?