Children's Audiobooks · Sci-Fi
Lirael: Daughter of the Clayr by Garth Nix
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Networks 19
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Complexity
The material is relatively layered, so it may reward a little more attention than a purely effortless read or listen.
Built from 146 retained source records across 36 independent discussions and 19 source networks.
Narrator Experience
How Tim Curry performs this particular recording.
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Performance summary
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Reader Themes
How themes are identified
The public material is broadly positive about the imaginative fantasy world and the book’s place in the Old Kingdom series. The main qualification is comparative: at least one returning reader prefers Sabriel’s protagonist and ranks Lirael slightly lower, while still considering it excellent.
Evidence sources for these themes
Based on themes repeated across 47 independent discussions and 19 source networks.
Is This Right for You?
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This may be worth a look if…
- You are looking for a children's audiobooks / teen & young adult story.
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Our Take
Lirael seems best suited to readers who enjoy fantasy that spends time on identity, magical history, and the slow discovery of a character’s purpose. Its appeal lies less in a narrowly defined thrill ride than in the combination of an expansive Old Kingdom mythology, an outsider heroine, and memorable companionship. The available reader response is favorable but not unanimous: one comparison places it below Sabriel while still calling it excellent. Tim Curry’s involvement is verified, but there is not enough independent performance evidence to assess this edition’s narration with confidence.
See what supports this take →Runtime & Edition Details
- Runtime
- 14 hours and 44 minutes
- Format
- Unabridged audiobook
- Publisher
- Listening Library
- Audiobook release date
- August 7, 2006
- Language
- English
- ASIN
- B000HEYYQU
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FAQ
Do I need to read another book first?
Yes. This is the second Old Kingdom book, and the available reader response explicitly places it in comparison with Sabriel. Starting there should make the setting and returning characters easier to follow.
Is this a short audiobook?
No. The verified unabridged runtime is 14 hours and 44 minutes, so it is a substantial commitment.
Is the audiobook narrated by Tim Curry?
Yes. Tim Curry is verified as the narrator for this edition, and verified samples are listed for several storefronts.
Is it a good choice for someone who prefers standalone fantasy?
Probably not the ideal first choice. It is a series continuation with substantial existing mythology, so it should appeal more to readers who enjoy returning to an established fantasy world.
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