Across the Wall: A Tale of the Abhorsen and Other Stories by Garth Nix-finished 8-3-05

I loved it! A collection of short stories by the author of Lireal and Sabriel, Nix has put together a bunch of odds and ends for this collection. not that that's a bad thing. i like short stories.

stories of note include:
"Down to the Scum Quarter," a hilarious parody of the "Choose Your Own Adventure" books, complete with pages that clearly state that if you are reading them, then you must be cheating. 8^) highly amusing!

"Nicholas Sayre and the Creature in the Case," is the only story that deals with the Old Kingdom and Ancelstierre. Mostly, it's an adventure with Nick Sayre after the events in Lireal and Abhorsen.

"From the Lighthouse," is a story i wish Nix had written more of, because i want to know what happens. i can't describe it without giving away the entire story. it's just way too short.

"Hope Chest," is a magical western about a young orphan girl who learns of her heritage that comes inside a mysertious steamer truck that was left with her when she was an infant, which no one can open. she comes of age in an era of fear and hatred marked by the Servents of the State.

"My Really New Epic Fantasy Series," is a humorous essay poking fun at the fantasy genre. In it, Nix outlines his new series of books. very entertaining.



Kit at 7:39 AM