LitPick Review
Arthur Penhaligon endures horrible creatures made from Nothing, an endless Pit from which he can't escape, and a very important lazy bear in Garth Nix's book Grim Tuesday. Arthur Penhaligon gets trapped in the Pit of the Far Reaches of the House. His quest is to find and acquire the Second Key to the Kingdom. On his journey, he finds Part Two of the Will, but it is in disbelief. All of this is even more urgent, because Grim's Grotesques are trying to steal all of Arthur's family's possessions. Despite the complex explanation, Grim Tuesday has a relatively easy to follow plot.
Opinion:
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.
