Sir Thursday (The Keys To The Kingdom, Book 4)
by Garth Nix
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Read in March, 2008
Arthur, Suzy and Leaf are back and not only do they have to defeat Sir Thursday, an enranged leader of the House's army, but have to find a way to beat an army of Nithlings - creatures developed from Nothing. Arthur is recruited in the army and has his memory wiped clean, Leaf is stuck on earth trying not to be possessed by the skinless boy, and Suzy has to steal Dame Primus' wings to rescue them both. The stakes become higher when Arthur realizes the more he uses the keys' powers the more he be...more
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The fourth book in the Keys to the Kingdom series, Sir Thursday is the day of war. Arthur, who just wants to be a normal boy, is drafted into the army of the architect for 100 years while he has to find the key and defeat Sir Thursday. All the while, he has to worry about turning immortal because of the power from the house and his family back home who will be taken over by the spirit-eater who spreads a mind-controlling mold. While it may sound like a strange premise, it all makes sense with...more
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Read in September, 2007
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Exciting forth book in the "Keys to the Kingdom" series which picks up where "Drowned Wednesday" left off. I am sensing that the Seven Deadly Sins are being used as the basis for the different arch-nemesis characters in the books. So far we have had, Sloth (Monday), Greed (Tuesday), Gluttony (Wednesday) and Wrath (Thursday)...what will be next?
I especially like the way in which Garth Nix draws on his experience in the military reserves to depict the mis-adventures of Aur...more
I especially like the way in which Garth Nix draws on his experience in the military reserves to depict the mis-adventures of Aur...more
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Read in March, 2007
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history and war fanatics
I thought the main idea for Sir Thursday and his troops was excellent, however, the execution made me nod off. I borrowed this book on audio tape, (which I can't say made it better or worse) and if it hadn't been for the reader's enthusiasm, I'm sure I would've stopped it. There was something about the way the author phrased everything that made me think, just get on with it! Combined with the fact the series was getting repetitive, I knew my fastination that had originally drawn me to the serie...more
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Read in March, 2008
Part 4 of the Keys to the Kingdom series. Unable to go home due to maliciousness and chaos within the House, Arthur is conscripted unwillingly into Sir Thursday's army. The Piper's Children play a larger role, the Will grows more powerful and officious, and Arthur gains more useful skills. However, each time he uses the Keys, he moves that much closer to becoming a denizen himself. Meanwhile back home, Leaf must fight a creature that has taken Arthur's form and identity.
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i'm glad i gave this series a chance because as i go along the books are getting better and better. this one i actually listened to (unabridged audiobook) and thought it was great. i think i would have really liked it even if i'd read it, but i was pleasantly surprised to find that the guy reading the book drew me in that much more. great voices. just goes to show that a good reader can really increase your enjoyment of a book (and that the converse is true as well)!
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Read in March, 2008
This was the fourth installment of the series and it maintains the same level of excitement that were generated by the first three. It is great to see a smarter hero up against tough enemies and have decent sidekicks. Garth Nix continues to keep you guessing on how this is going to turn out with the good guys seeming somewhat sketchy and the bad guys being absolutely ruthless.
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This one keeps you in suspense. I love how it keeps you on your toes, whether Leaf will get the pocket, whether Arthur will remember and take the Fourth Key, whether the Piper will overrun the Great Maze with the New Nithlings, all of that leads to a GREAT story. Highly recommended to people who have already read the other books. (Mister Monday, Grim Tuesday, Drowned Wednesday)
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Read in January, 2008
I liked this one better than Drowned Wednesday which was my least favorite in the series. I think he hit that "Wednesday" slump, but he's going back up. I liked the myriad story lines. Since Arthur no longer makes it home at the end of each book, the tension is mounting about what will become of him. I hate military reads, but this book kept me turning pages.
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recommends it for:
fighters for peace
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Read in February, 2008
part 4 of the series - still going strong. This one was more interested because a whole new crew of characters were introduced, along with military activities. You get a glimpse of things happening behind the scenes in terms of the series as a whole, not just this particular book, which makes it much more interesting.
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Read in June, 2008
Arthur continues his reluctant quest to obtain the Keys to the Kingdom from all the proctors of the House. Warfare, bloody and brutal, plays a large part in this installment. I liked this better than the odd Drowned Wednesday, but I do hope Suzy Turqoise Blue plays a larger part in Lady Friday.
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Read in January, 2007
Military type books aren't really my thing, but still a good series. i didn't like it as well as the first three books. They seem to be getting shorter and less detailed. I felt like I rushed through the book without ever getting in depth with the characters.
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Excellently rendered exploration of ethics and values, at a level that kids and adults can understand and enjoy. Very down-to-earth, for an epic fantasy playing tricks with the fabric of being.
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This book is divided into two separate storylines: Arthur in the army and Leaf back home. The Arthur part I give two stars, but the Leaf part I give three. So, overall, I say 2.5.
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Read in June, 2008
Plot careened about, a bit confused and occasionally galloping off in all directions, but that's war for you. Glad to see Leaf had a bit more to do in this one.
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Read in February, 2008
They are getting better i suppose. There is so much potential for these books, but something is missing. Mr Nix seems to be saving it up for the final two?
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Read in April, 2008
OMG I'm not a huge fan of sci-fi but this is pretty awesome sci-fi lol. Start from the first book Mister Monday and you'll be hooked from there :)
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Magic sword. Enough said. Very good installment, but kind of bittersweet because now I only have three left until the end. :(
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My favorite book in this series to date. The series is a delightful read, but his book was the most engrossing.
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