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spilliams's review
4.0
A bit odd. I only give it this rating with the understanding that I'm going to read the sequels. This book by itself doesn't really tie up many of its conflicts, certainly not the main ones.
katieconrad's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
slawler's review
5.0
Slow to start, but a lot of YA-geared character building. I remember loving it as a teenager. Building up to a lot of character growth and action in the latter part of the book. A great sequel to Sabriel that really expands the world building.
jowithtwoiis's review
5.0
Listened to the audiobook of Tim Curry reading Lirael and my appreciation for this book and it's sequel has increased tenfold. Nix is an amazing storyteller who just doesn't get the love he deserves. I'm still holding out hope this series will be turned it to movies in my lifetime. It's a great blend of magic and horror that I always enjoy coming back to.
avsdhpn's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
fox_in_a_box's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
cosymilko's review
4.0
Goodreads really needs to incorporate half-star ratings. I would give Lirael 4.5 stars rather than 5 or 4.
Lirael is a Daughter of the Clayr who hasn't received the Sight and is getting older and older. She ends up working in the library and discovering how unique her talent with Charter magic is.
I enjoyed the second trip back into this world. It was good to see Sabriel still around and hear a little from her but to see the deeper aspects of the Clayr was great.
I still want to know more. The ending was a twist I'd predicted early but was satisfied with. I wanted more Mogget. More Disreputable Dog. More magic.
This is definitely a second book though. It doesn't stand on it's own the way the first one did nor does it have the same revelations.
I can't wait to start Abhorsen!
Lirael is a Daughter of the Clayr who hasn't received the Sight and is getting older and older. She ends up working in the library and discovering how unique her talent with Charter magic is.
I enjoyed the second trip back into this world. It was good to see Sabriel still around and hear a little from her but to see the deeper aspects of the Clayr was great.
I still want to know more. The ending was a twist I'd predicted early but was satisfied with. I wanted more Mogget. More Disreputable Dog. More magic.
This is definitely a second book though. It doesn't stand on it's own the way the first one did nor does it have the same revelations.
I can't wait to start Abhorsen!
midnightallie's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
otterkitty's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0