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  • Lirael

  • Daughter of the Clayr
  • By: Garth Nix
  • Narrated by: Tim Curry
  • Length: 14 hrs and 44 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (223 ratings)

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Lirael

By: Garth Nix
Narrated by: Tim Curry
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Publisher's Summary

Lirael has never felt like a true daughter of the Clayr. Abandoned by her mother, ignorant of her father's identity, Lirael resembles no one else in her large extended family living in the Clayr's glacier. She doesn't even have the Sight, the ability to See into the present and possibly futures, that is the very birthright of the Clayr.

Nonetheless, it is Lirael in whose hands the fate of the Old Kingdom lies. She must undertake a desperate mission under the growing shadow of an ancient evil, one that opposes the Royal Family, blocks the Sight of the Clayr, and threatens to break the very boundary between Life and Death itself. With only her faithful companion, the Disreputable Dog to help her, Lirael must find the courage to seek her own hidden destiny.

Don't miss books one and three of this trilogy! Sabriel and Abhorsen.
©2003 Garth Nix (P)2003 Random House, Inc.

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"A must-listen for fans of the first book, Lirael will also fascinate listeners new to the series." (School Library Journal)

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Childhood classic

Loved the audiobook of my favourite story growing up. Bonus as it’s the same narrator as the first in the series.

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Magic and adventure

Lirael, the solitary daughter of the Clayr, and Sameth, the reluctant Abhorsen-in-Waiting, both seek the same man who may hold the key to an ancient evil stirring in the West. But the Dead cannot be laid to rest until the strange secret linking the fate of Lirael and Sameth is revealed. The Disreputable Dog is one to remember! A witty, well-written story about magic and adventure.

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Very satisfying

Tim Curry does an excellent job as narrator of this novel, which I enjoyed reading some years ago. I thought his narration was stronger than his character voices, but they were still good and the overall listening experience was both engaging and very satisfying.

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Pretty good

There's a lot of negative reviews online saying how they couldn't stand the moping, whining teenagers. It's not all that don't worry

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Love This Book

I have read this book numerous times and just finished listening to it for the second time. It never gets old and the excitement is always there, just waiting to be shared.

Tim Curry reads very well and assists in capturing all the right moods. The female characters do sound quite masculine, but that is no drama at all.

I would highly recommend to anyone - except maybe children. Some concepts might be a little frightening or mature for those under teen years.

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Keeps getting better

I loved it even more than the first book. Tim Curry's narration is pure perfection, wish he narrated all audio books :)

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Another great fantasy book

A great follow up from sabriel filled with high fantasy and mystery, very good story and awesome exploration of Ancelstierre

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Great series.

I have been enthralled with this series so far. Tim Curry has an amazing ability to bring the world and it's characters to life. Moving straight into Abhorsen!

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love this series. love the reading!

I'm new ro audio books but this is one of my favourite series. I really enjoyed it, and Tim Curry was the perfect choice to read these books.

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Prepare to go back to the old kingdom!

Tim Curry's performance is unquestionably brilliant in this audiobook. My fiancé has begged me to read this book for a while, and I think the audiobook certainly does the material justice.

Void of lulls or boring bits, the story surged toward a cliffhanger ending that makes me want to download Abhorsen immediately.

I have the smallest qualm with how weak the protagonists are, especially Prince Sammeth and his ceaseless whining. But I love how Lirael comes to find a hidden strength within herself.

I enjoyed this thoroughly and would reccomend it as a must read/listen.

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