Sabriel
- 352
- Pages
- about 6 h
- Reading time
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Our view
“Sabriel” pairs an unusually level-headed heroine with a world that feels both strange and lived-in: a kingdom of magic and the walking dead on one side of a wall, a recognisably modern country on the other. The world-building unfolds lightly, without lectures, though readers who like their magic governed by strict rules may find it vague and at times convenient. Dark in mood, it is a strong entry point to the Old Kingdom series.
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About the book
Sabriel is a fantasy novel by Garth Nix, first published in 1995. It is the first in his Old Kingdom series, followed by Lirael, Abhorsen, Clariel, Goldenhand, and Terciel and Elinor.
Reading order · Old Kingdom
Full order & progress →- SabrielThis book
8.28.2 / 10 - Lirael
8.38.3 / 10 - Abhorsen
8.48.4 / 10
Where the score comes from
The sources average 8.2 across 753 ratings. With that many, the reader vote carries 84% of the weight and the score stays at 8.2 — the Fantasy average of 8.0 barely moves it.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 8.6 | 47 | 6% |
| Hardcover | 8.2 | 706 | 94% |
Frequently asked
How long is Sabriel?
It has 352 pages — shorter than 89% of the ranked books in Fantasy.
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