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amandahaas322's review against another edition
4.0
Delivered exactly what I expected, which is really all I want from this old, beloved series.
alysaurus_rex's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
3.75
Maybe my least favourite of the series but that may be due to high expectations after Abhorson. It was still very enjoyable!
sternkind's review against another edition
5.0
Garth Nix still has the power to captivate me, almost 2 decades later. I loved this continuation of the Old Kingdom series. My only complaint, like always, is that it was over too soon.
The sheer depth of the Old Kingdom world, the lore, the magic, and the masterfully crafted characters make this series and this book a delight to read.
"Goldenhand" returns to well known characters and introduces new faces; and Nix skillfully gives articulate voices to each character.
Nix's suspenseful storytelling makes for a thrilling and easy read for followers of the series. New readers will want to start at the beginning with "Sabriel".
I'm sure I am not alone in hoping there will be many more Old Kingdom books, delving into Free Magic and Charter entities and other great unknowns.
The sheer depth of the Old Kingdom world, the lore, the magic, and the masterfully crafted characters make this series and this book a delight to read.
"Goldenhand" returns to well known characters and introduces new faces; and Nix skillfully gives articulate voices to each character.
Nix's suspenseful storytelling makes for a thrilling and easy read for followers of the series. New readers will want to start at the beginning with "Sabriel".
I'm sure I am not alone in hoping there will be many more Old Kingdom books, delving into Free Magic and Charter entities and other great unknowns.
maryrenee's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
griffinx's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
wtfisher's review against another edition
3.0
Too much unjustified romantic pairing off, and Lirael's journey is less pressing and emotional than the earlier books. This felt like a action blockbuster. Some awesome setpieces, some thin romance and character development, a neat conclusion. Nice to spend more time in the Old Kingdom as always though, and I guess it's nice to see Lirael mostly happy for once.
The parallel storylines for the first half of the book really threw me off. The book doesn't gain that much from Ferin's viewpoint other than new worldbuilding. A defter author might have been able to weave Clariel and this book together instead.
The parallel storylines for the first half of the book really threw me off. The book doesn't gain that much from Ferin's viewpoint other than new worldbuilding. A defter author might have been able to weave Clariel and this book together instead.
dunja_macalister's review against another edition
5.0
I loved it. I love this universe, and I want more!
aquaticintrepid's review against another edition
3.0
while better than clariel it wasnt as good as the original trilogy