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Sabriel (Abhorsen Trilogy Series #1)

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Most Helpful Favorable Review

3 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

Just begun but loving it!!

I just began reading this book a few days ago and usually its really hard for me to get through books but Sabriel has really been a blast to read and i am really enjoying it!

posted by MadeyeMoody on August 25, 2009

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Most Helpful Critical Review

3 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

Sabriel (Abhorsen Trilogy Series #1)

Its okay, but a lot of violence and strong love parts. (involves the birds n bees) I reccomend this for ADULTS!!!!!!!!

posted by Anonymous on October 11, 2006

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  • Posted August 25, 2009

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    Just begun but loving it!!

    I just began reading this book a few days ago and usually its really hard for me to get through books but Sabriel has really been a blast to read and i am really enjoying it!

    3 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 11, 2006

    Sabriel (Abhorsen Trilogy Series #1)

    Its okay, but a lot of violence and strong love parts. (involves the birds n bees) I reccomend this for ADULTS!!!!!!!!

    3 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 24, 2010

    Awesome book loved it!

    it was an excellent read from start to finish. although there could have been another book on sabriel and the romance between her and touchstone also the aftermath of the huge battle and what happened to the students and teachers at wyverly college. it was still an excellent book. it had me hooked from the first page and i couldn't put it down.

    2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted June 20, 2009

    Very well done

    Sabriel is definitely a masterpiece. I have read this book probably 9 times now. No kidding! I first picked the book up in 2001 when I was in high school. I can honestly say that this was the first book I actually "read" straight through without hardly putting down. The character development is very well done. Specifically with Sabriel coming into her own as The Abhorsen. Mogget, the cat, is a very funny comic relief, where as, Touchstone the sworn sword for her, is the strong silent type. All three characters blend together to make a wonderful fantasy novel. It's full of action adventure, suspense, comedy little romance. Everything a good novel should be. I would suggest to anyone who is a fantasy fan, read this book and the entire series.

    2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted June 14, 2008

    Finally!

    Finally! Something that I could get hooked on again! I haven't been this excited about a book, or book series, since last year and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows. Contrary to a few others, I personally think that the beginning moved quickly, but gave the background details through the book. It was wonderfully written and the characters developed, even if not as much as I've seen. Can't wait to read the next ones! Plus the love! Oh the love!

    2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted July 10, 2010

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    Simply Could Not Stop

    I came across this book when I was looking for things to read on Vacation. So, I got bunch of excerpts on the EBOOK library and this book, after that small little thing I just could NOT put this book down! I had to read more! It's captivating, sweet, and adventurous. Definitely not a story line I expected, but it was so good. Sabriel is such an interesting character, I was intrigued to the very end. I can't wait to read the next book.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted January 8, 2010

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    Read it!! :)

    I read this book a few years ago and just absolutely fell in love. I can't admit much more than that because it's been too long since I've read it to remember it in detail. I do remember the story line being unique and intriguing, and I really admired Sabriel's character. I misplaced the book during 1 of my many moves, so I actually ordered it through Barnes and Noble so I can read it again. I am so excited. :)

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 19, 2013

    Very good

    Love this series I wish there their were more. It has a complex background and a mind engaging plot. I enjoyed it and I am in nearly finsh with college garth's books have been a favorite of mine since high school.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 4, 2013

    Treasure

    I found this treasure of a series in high school. I loved it and shared the books with who ever would take me up on my offer. It is such a creative series, dark, magical... i am now inspired to read it again!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 24, 2012

    Drags you in

    And you can't put it down.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted September 6, 2012

    Amazing

    Was a real gem of my childhood, and continues further to be a gem of my adulthood.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted September 4, 2012

    Favorite book

    This is a fantastic book, and series. An absolute must read trilogy.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted July 13, 2012

    One of my favorite

    These books are some of the best books i love love love them it has been years since i read them and they still have a soft spot in my heart

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  • Anonymous

    Posted July 9, 2012

    Choppy forced writing

    It was kinda hard to get through.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted June 15, 2012

    Amazing

    Love this book so much i have reread it three times

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 4, 2012

    Memorably Unique

    So good. This book has a pulchritude not often seen in it's genre. Memorable characters, well developed characters andunique systems of magic are just some qualities of this work of art. It has the ability to rival some of the classics such as THE LORD OF THE RINGS & THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 3, 2012

    Fantastic book!

    A great read, highly recommend! Fast paced action packed page turner! Reading part two now. I agree this series is as good as all the more popular ones, ie harry potter, etc. Read this book you wont be disappointed!

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  • Posted March 19, 2012

    Addictive!

    While the beginning of this book is a bit hard to grasp what is going on it becomes addictive fast and book 2 and 3 are just as good edge of my seat good. Be open to it once the confusion is gone its replaced by awe. Garth nix is a genius

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  • Posted February 2, 2012

    One of Garth Nix' best works.

    I love Garth Nix but seriously, this is the best novel he's ever written. Hands down. Believe it!!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 1, 2012

    Wonderful

    I am currently in fifth grade and read it in 4th. Garth Nix is one of the best authors as I highly recomend it to ages 8+..

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