Clariel [The Lost Abhorsen]

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Clariel [The Lost Abhorsen] Book Feature

Series: The Old Kingdom (Book 4)
Hardcover: 400 pages
Publisher: HarperCollins (October 14, 2014)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 006156155X
ISBN-13: 978-0061561559
Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6 x 1.2 inches

Clariel [The Lost Abhorsen] Book Synopsis

ixteen-year-old Clariel is not adjusting well to her new life in the city of Belisaere, the capital of the Old Kingdom. She misses roaming freely within the forests of Estwael, and she feels trapped within the stone city walls. And in Belisaere she is forced to follow the plans, plots and demands of everyone, from her parents to her maid, to the sinister Guildmaster Kilip. Clariel can see her freedom slipping away. It seems too that the city itself is descending into chaos, as the ancient rules binding Abhorsen, King and Clayr appear to be disintegrating.

With the discovery of a dangerous Free Magic creature loose in the city, Clariel is given the chance both to prove her worth and make her escape. But events spin rapidly out of control. Clariel finds herself more trapped than ever, until help comes from an unlikely source. But the help comes at a terrible cost. Clariel must question the motivations and secret hearts of everyone around her - and it is herself she must question most of all.

Clariel [The Lost Abhorsen] Book Review

After waiting 12 years for Clariel, I must admit, I am rather...disappointed. That is not to say I didn't enjoy the book. I did enjoy it. However, to be blunt, I feel like Clariel simply lacked the magic and wonder of the rest of the Old Kingdom books.

The story itself was OK, and I recognize that things were different 600 years prior to Sabriel, but there was almost no sense of adventure. My biggest gripe is the characterization. Too many of the characters felt like stereotypes, and I had a hard time connecting with anyone but Bel, Kargrin, and Gully, who, sadly, were not featured enough for my tastes. Clariel really doesn't seem to have much personal growth throughout the story, and her constant whining about wanting to get back to the Great Forest got old, especially after 300 pages. Also, I can't even count the number of times Clariel "whispered something to herself."

Let me be clear, ANY Old Kingdom writing is awesome, and I am so amazingly happy Garth Nix decided to return to the setting. That being said, I may have been a victim of my own (false) expectations of this book blowing me away. And while I did enjoy the book, I, unfortunately, was not blown away. Get online Clariel: The Lost Abhorsen today.