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A review by inameitlater
Clariel by Garth Nix
adventurous
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
When I read the summary of the book before I started it, I realised I had been horribly spoilered when the book came out. So it was a weird experience reading this book, knowing something that would in the end only be revealed in the authors afterword.
But I'm glad I read it. It was great to get an asexual main character and I yearned with her for the woods.
The story itself felt a bit rushed, there was no time for Clariel or the reader to reflect a lot. But a lot of shit happened and during such times, people mostly react and don't think a lot. This is something the book showed really well.
But I'm glad I read it. It was great to get an asexual main character and I yearned with her for the woods.
The story itself felt a bit rushed, there was no time for Clariel or the reader to reflect a lot. But a lot of shit happened and during such times, people mostly react and don't think a lot. This is something the book showed really well.
Graphic: Death of parent