
Abhorsen: The Dog Lends A Hand
05/15/22 • 52 min
This week, we’re talking about Abhorsen by Garth Nix. Join us for a discussion of character growth, using metaphorical molotov cocktails to exchange one problem for another, and - of course - what the cat would think of it all.
NB: This is the third in The Old Kingdom Series, after Sabriel and Lirael. We’ve read both of these books before! See series 1 episode 4 and episode 22.
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Non-explicit discussion of suicidality, fantasy violence, mention of climate crisis
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This week, we’re talking about Abhorsen by Garth Nix. Join us for a discussion of character growth, using metaphorical molotov cocktails to exchange one problem for another, and - of course - what the cat would think of it all.
NB: This is the third in The Old Kingdom Series, after Sabriel and Lirael. We’ve read both of these books before! See series 1 episode 4 and episode 22.
Spoiler warning for Amazon’s Wheel of Time Season 1 - Who is the Dragon reborn - 20:21
Content Warnings
Non-explicit discussion of suicidality, fantasy violence, mention of climate crisis
Recommend us a Book!
If there’s a book you want to recommend to us to read, just send us a message/email and we’ll pop it on our long list (but please read our review policy on our website first for the books we accept).
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