Amanda Y. (gaiagirl) reviewed on 8/16/2008 + 6 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 4

At first glance this book didn't seem that promising but after reading literally the first pages I was hooked! Pulls you from start to finish and thankfully there's the rest of the trilogy to read. Characters that remain in your heart even after the story is done (gotta love that Mogget). Enjoyed the refreshing concept of the gates (rivers) into the world of the dead and how they are accessed by using bells. Love the idea of an Abhorsen (sorcerer who returns the dead) as opposite to a Necromancer (sorcerer who's brings back the dead) and adore the explanation of "Free Magic" and the dimensions of the two worlds. Very well written book resonates very much with my "woo woo" ways. This trilogy is part of my all time favorites!

ETA: Would make a thrilling Movie!

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