I am still trying to decide whether Grim Tuesday was outstanding or not. For starters, I don't think people could understand this book without reading the first book in the series, Mr. Monday. I thought Grim Tuesday's ending was well- written, because it jumped right into what seems to be the plot for Drowned Wednesday. As it may sound, this book is confusing. However, I like this, because I am yearning to find out how things tie together and what things mean. Garth Nix is a little-known author. I, however, have read both Sabriel and Lirael by Nix. The latter books seemed to be written for a more mature audience than Grim Tuesday. Of course I liked Sabriel and Lirael better. I did not like the fact that when Suzy rescues Arthur, she has all of the needed gear. It was just too convienient. Also, I didn't like how Arthur won the Key from the Grim. It should have involved more action or should have been a bigger deal. On the other hand, I liked the fact that Dame Primus had the First Key and not Arthur. If Arthur would have had the First Key, he could kill Nithlings easier, and he could have done things to his will. Nix's dialogue was alright. He uses the word "said" a little too often, but it mostly is accompanied by an adverb. Aside from these small imperfections, Grim Tuesday is a pretty exciting adventure.