The Penultimate Book?

I was very excited when Superior Saturday first came in and I got it. I will say right now that this book had all the imagination, action, and suspense that Garth Nix's previous Keys to the Kingdom books possessed. Yet, the over all story of the book seemed a litte 'rushed'. Like Garth Nix wanted nothing more than to just get this book over with already. I also thought that this book would give out more answers, but instead presented more mysteries (if you read the previous books you'll agree that the last thing we need is mysteries). And like the previous books Superior Saturday ends with a clincher. I will recommend reading Superior Saturday only to those that read the earlier novels, and I can hardly wait until Lord Sunday comes out.

[Tuesday, August 19, 2008]

"Superior Saturday" By Garth Nix

In this sixth installment in the Keys to the Kingdom series by Garth Nix some readers might be disappointed some readers might be satisfied, I was the latter of the two.

It's Saturday for Arthur Penhaligon and it's not getting any easier for him, The Lower House and Far Reaches are being eaten away by nothing and there's not much that can be done to stop it and as usual Arthur has too many things to do at once, but the most important of these things if finding the sixth part of the will and the claiming the sixth key this is easier said then done as Arthur will have to claim it from the great sorcerer Superior Saturday, while doing all these things away from earth Arthur can not forget the things that are happening there, between whats happening in the secondary realms and what's happening on Earth Arthur soon realizes that the Keys are changing making him angrier towards people among other things.

Superior Saturday is a good book, to me it was not a definitely not a disappointment although one thing that did bother me was that we don't see much of Saturday since were hearing so much about this sorcerer it would be nice to see and learn more about beside that fact Garth Nix keeps us asking for more in this great series 5/5

[Monday, August 11, 2008]

No lack of excitement or strange characters and places for readers to discover

On the sixth day, there was sorcery...

Saturday is about to arrive, (Lord) Arthur Penhaligon has managed to defeat Lady Friday, recover the Fifth Part of the Will, collect the Fifth Key, and has undergone some strange changes that may or may not indicate that he's becoming a Denizen.

While he and Leaf are returning sleeping patients to their hospital rooms, Arthur receives terrible news. Now he must save numerous people, including his own family, from being victims of a sanctioned nuclear air strike. The only solution that government officials believe can eradicate it is a mysterious viral plague nexus located at the East Area Hospital. With mere minutes to spare, Arthur uses the power of the Fifth Key, but when the area is cast in a weird red glow and everything seems to be rendered motionless, Arthur decides to seek help from Dr. Scamandros.

When Arthur arrives back at the House in Mister Monday's Dayroom, he discovers that the situation is quite serious there as well. Denizens are nowhere to be found, and an eerie calm has fallen over the place. He soon learns the reason why and barely manages to escape, as the Dayroom is engulfed in a wave of Nothing.

After finding Dr. Scamandros and having a confusing meeting with Old One, Arthur and the doctor go to the Citadel to assess the dire state of affairs and meet with Dame Primus. The Piper's Army has withdrawn, and it becomes apparent that Superior Saturday is responsible for the unleashed Nothing. As Dame Primus turns her concerns to defending the foundations of the House, Arthur decides to confront Superior Saturday, locate the Sixth Part of the Will and collect the Sixth Key.

With help from the power of the Fifth Key, Dr. Scamandros, some Raised Rats and, of course, (General) Suzy Turquoise Blue, Arthur finds himself in a dramatic adventure that includes some rather peculiar espionage, an assortment of Superior Saturday's associates (including a gang of grease monkeys) and lots of rain. However, time is precious and Arthur may have to say goodbye to his former life forever.

There is no lack of excitement or strange characters and places for readers to discover in SUPERIOR SATURDAY, the sixth installment in Garth Nix's Keys to the Kingdom series. Arthur has gone from a reluctant young hero to a determined, (almost) fearless young leader --- a change noted by his willingness to stand up and make his own decisions, even if he may regret the consequences. However, it's not all seriousness as readers will have a laugh or two at the odd behavior of the Denziens from the Upper House and some of Arthur's allies. In the midst of this adventure, Arthur also begins to uncover secrets concerning The House (such as its purpose to the Architect) and tries to find answers to lingering questions, including what his true destiny is.

The journey is far from over, though, when Arthur finally meets (his foe or ally?) Lord Sunday in the seventh and final installment of the series.

--- Reviewed by Sarah Sawtelle

[Tuesday, August 05, 2008]

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