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cactusbby's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
diarmuid's review against another edition
3.0
I'd originally read some of this YEARS ago, and it was all I'd read from the series (despite being book two). I remembered it just being nice and cosy and wishing the start could just go on forever.
Well, much older and I can agree that the start is the best part of the book, and all i want really. Just Lirael chilling in the glacier, learning her magic, getting stronger. Great stuff. I think I preferred this part to Sabriel. Then we sometimes switch over to Sam, who I hated. So whiny and boring. I know he is supposed to be, so that he can grow, but it doesn't work when we're stuck with him for chapters at a time and being pulled away from the books namesake character. When their paths converge it's a better amount of Sam, and he's better tempered by Lirael and coming into his own a bit more (although still a bit useless, I mean he could do great magic in his intro and then forgets how?). However at this point I'd realized that the book was really a part 1 of 2 and I didn't really care because I knew the story wouldn't finish anytime soon. The ending did hype me up for the next book.
Well, much older and I can agree that the start is the best part of the book, and all i want really. Just Lirael chilling in the glacier, learning her magic, getting stronger. Great stuff. I think I preferred this part to Sabriel. Then we sometimes switch over to Sam, who I hated. So whiny and boring. I know he is supposed to be, so that he can grow, but it doesn't work when we're stuck with him for chapters at a time and being pulled away from the books namesake character. When their paths converge it's a better amount of Sam, and he's better tempered by Lirael and coming into his own a bit more (although still a bit useless, I mean he could do great magic in his intro and then forgets how?). However at this point I'd realized that the book was really a part 1 of 2 and I didn't really care because I knew the story wouldn't finish anytime soon. The ending did hype me up for the next book.
scarlettjade55's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
3.5
This was a lot slower than sabriel but I’m still having fun
wildflowercrypt's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
my love for the Disreputable Dog? boundless.
natixii's review against another edition
adventurous
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
skyeoak's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
bluejaybooks's review against another edition
5.0
Still enjoyed this one even over five years after the first read! :)
nicjmorrow's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
This book at time does feel like a book between 2 other books but the characters are good and it is a fun story over all. It is slow and a tad boring at moments tho
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Blood
kisekirose's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
It’s a set up for the third book. Lirael feels like it should be combined with Abhorsen and is only split up to keep the length manageable. The pacing is slower than Sabrina but I also think it’s slower than a moderately paced book. It’s not a snails pace, but it feels like the ending is part of the rising action instead of a climax.
I absolutely love Lirael, the Disreputable Dog, and Mogget. I like Sam, but I feel like the bulk of his development is waiting for the next book. It’s a bit frustrating to read him sometimes towards the third half of the book, but understandable.
Overall, enjoyable but you must read Abhorsen right after.
I absolutely love Lirael, the Disreputable Dog, and Mogget. I like Sam, but I feel like the bulk of his development is waiting for the next book. It’s a bit frustrating to read him sometimes towards the third half of the book, but understandable.
Overall, enjoyable but you must read Abhorsen right after.