Series 1, Episode 4: Clariel - Garth Nix

Our fourth episode is about the book Clariel, book four in the Old Kingdom series by Garth Nix. The story is set before Sabriel, but it should be read as book four because the narration speaks of events in the first three books.

Topic 1: Aziminil. Begins at (0:59), CW for mentions of slavery.

Topic 2: Clariel being abandoned and generally neglected. Begins at (16:00), CW for death, abandonment, parental abuse, and dismissal of autonomy/agency.

Topic 3: Clariel being pursued against her will. Begins at (25:20), CW for imprisonment, abandonment, and discussion of parental neglect/abuse/death.

Spoiler-free wrap-up and ratings: Begins at (38:00).

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