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Loading... Across the Wall: A Tale of the Abhorsen and Other Stories (2005)by Garth Nix
 comixminx | Apr 5, 2013 |  The Abhorsen universe story that begins this collection was really a lot of fun. I've always really liked Nicholas, being a skeptic myself. It's a great story in its own right, but I'm still longing for the Old Kingdom and more stories of the Charter. I was pleased to find that I enjoyed the author's writing in other worlds as well. I think the Arthurian stories were my favorite of the collection (probably because I am not at all well versed in the traditional legends), with "The Hill" and "Three Roses" close behind. The Choose-Your-Own-Adventure tale proved that I am really a major dork in that I actually pulled up an online dice emulator to move through the plot honestly (and was victorious!). (  ) alwright1 | Mar 31, 2013 | An all right but somewhat disappointing collection from the author of the Abhorsen trilogy. The title is misleading; the novella to which it refers is about Nicholas Sayre and the Abhorsen is not in evidence. It's a fine novella if you've read the triology; without that background, it would be mystifying. Since plot is Nix's strong point as a writer, his short stories seem especially thin and not particularly noteworthy. The stories vary in skillfulness and interest. I enjoyed "From the Lighthouse" and "Hansel's Eyes." The others faded quickly from my memory. (  ) OshoOsho | Mar 30, 2013 | Short stories with author intros - nothing amazing, but pleasant to read. The Choose Your Own Adventure parody wasn't followable on my iPod screen, but I could taste scenes enough to get an idea of the fun. ( ) francescadefreitas | May 2, 2011 | I will admit that "Nicholas Sayre and the Creature in the Case" was my primary reason for picking up this book. I wanted more stories based in the Old Kingdom and/or Ancelstierre. My only real complaint is that the story isn't long enough; I would love to see another novel (or two or three!). The other stories in the collection are also good. Some I enjoyed more than others, and several of them had me laughing out loud. Definitely a worthwhile read. 2  shadrach_anki | Feb 23, 2011 | no reviews | add a review
Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0060747153, Paperback)Nicholas Sayre will do anything to get across the Wall Thoughts of Lirael and Sam haunt his dreams, and he has come to realize that his destiny lies with them, in the Old Kingdom. But here in Ancelstierre, Nick faces an obstacle that is not entirely human, with a strange power that seems to come from Nicholas himself. With "Nicholas Sayre and the Creature in the Case," Garth Nix continues to explore the magical world of the Abhorsen Trilogy. In additional short stories that range from two widely different takes on the Merlin myth to a gritty urban version of Hansel and Gretel and a heartbreaking story of children and war, Garth Nix displays the range and versatility that has made him one of today's leading writers of fantasy for readers of all ages. (retrieved from Amazon Thu, 14 Feb 2013 13:53:36 -0500) A collection of fantasy short stories plus a novella that is set in the world of the Abhorsen trilogy. |
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I love the Abhorsen books but the rest of his work is only moderate. (