• Abhorsen

  • By: Garth Nix
  • Narrated by: Tim Curry
  • Length: 11 hrs and 13 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (4,676 ratings)

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Abhorsen

By: Garth Nix
Narrated by: Tim Curry
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Before she went to join Sam and Mogget downstairs, Lirael paused for a moment to look at herself in the tall silver mirror that hung on the wall of her room. The image that faced her bore little resemblance to the Second Assistant Librarian of the Clayr. She saw a warlike and grim young woman, dark hair bound back with a silver cord rather than hanging free to disguise her face. She no longer wore her librarian's waistcoat, and she had a long Nehima at her side rather than a library-issue dagger. But she had kept her library whistle, tucking it into the small pouch at her belt. Though she was many, many leagues from any help the whistle might summon, she felt the need to cling to some small part of her past and her identity.

She had become an Abhorsen, Lirael thought, at least on the outside.

Don't miss books one and two of this trilogy! Sabriel and Lirael: Daughter of the Clayr.
©2003 Garth Nix (P)2003 Random House, Inc.

Critic reviews

"Abhorsen is an excellent denouement for a fantasy that is both literary and popularly accessible. Out loud, the powers of this future classic are intensified, especially through Curry's inspired dramatization." (School Library Journal)
"At once an allegory regarding war and peace and a testament to friendship, this thought-provoking fantasy also resolves the true identities of the popular Dog and Mogget characters and suggests that Nix may still have more tricks up his sleeve." (Publishers Weekly)

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I love this story.

I love this story and always tear up at least twice during the telling. Tim Curry does a fabulous job bring this book and the entire series to life. Garth Nix is a master storyteller. This book hooks you and takes you into the Old Kingdom for a awesome ride. Well worth every moment.

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Stunning

It was an enchanting end to an amazing trilogy... I wish there was so many more adventures with these characters


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epic

the beginning of this book took a minute, but after that, every moment was gripping. I don't believe I ever finished this book until now and I cannot believe I did not! what a story.

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The Dog!!

I devoured this, how can you not with Master Tim Curry as the narrator! I will forever love this trilogy, and starting the next book now with a small pang of sadness in not having it read by Tim Curry…

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Exceptional

Third in The Old Kingdom series by Garth Nix, Tim Curry’s rich narration breathes distinctive life into each character.

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Don't Miss This Thrilling Conclusion!

My only complaint is that it has to end!!!

This series is remarkable on so many levels. Garth Nix is a genius at creating rich, fantastic worlds fraught with gritty emotion and thrilling excitement and this final installment in the "Old Kingdom" series does not disappoint!

The characters are engaging, the story is tight, and Tim Curry is perfect.

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Love it!

I own this book along with the 2 prior ones. So excited to have it on audio. Love Tim Curry and was super excited to see that he narrated this series. So glad the audio version was as much a “page turner” as the actual book was. This is a great series and hope that you will enjoy it as much as I do. Mugger is still my favorite character and one of these days I’ll get me a little white cat with a red leather collar. 😁

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Exceptional.

Garth Nix never disappoints and Tim Curry is the perfect narrator for these books. Loved it, start to end.

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one of the best books i have ever read

this is my favorite book series and it will always leave me breathless, this book in particular

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PRAISE

Tim Curry is our Lord and Savior. This narration is his gift to us, and Garth Nix the bringer.

We are not worthy.

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