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    To Hold the Bridge
    To Hold the Bridge
    To Hold the Bridge
    Audiobook13 hours

    To Hold the Bridge

    Written by Garth Nix

    Narrated by Nicola Barber, Raphael Corkhill, Roger Wayne and

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    An entertaining short-story collection from bestselling fantasy author Garth Nix, including an Old Kingdom novella, a short story set in the same world as Shade's Children, and another story set in the world of A Confusion of Princes.

    Garth Nix is renowned for his legendary fantasy works, but To Hold the Bridge showcases his versatility as the collection offers nineteen short stories from every genre of literature including science fiction, paranormal, realistic fiction, mystery, and adventure. Whether writing about vampires, detectives, ancient spirits, or odd jobs, Garth Nix's ability to pull his readers into new worlds is extraordinary.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperCollins
    Release dateJun 9, 2015
    ISBN9780062398123
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    Garth Nix

    Garth Nix is a New York Times bestselling novelist and has been a full-time writer since 2001 but has also worked as a literary agent, marketing consultant, book editor, book publicist, book sales representative, bookseller, and part-time soldier in the Australian Army Reserve. Garth’s many books include the Old Kingdom fantasy series, beginning with Sabriel and continuing to Goldenhand; the sci-fi novels Shade’s Children and A Confusion of Princes; the Regency romance with magic Newt’s Emerald; and novels for children including The Ragwitch, the Seventh Tower series, the Keys to the Kingdom series, and Frogkisser!, which is now in development as a feature film with Fox Animation/Blue Sky Studios. Garth has written numerous short stories, some of which are collected in Across the Wall and To Hold the Bridge. He has also cowritten several children’s book series with Sean Williams, including TroubleTwisters and Have Sword, Will Travel. More than six million copies of his books have been sold around the world and his work has been translated into forty-two languages.

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    • 5/5
      I read this as a judge for the 2015 Aurealis Awards. This review is my personal opinion and does not necessarily reflect the opinion of any judging panel, the judging coordinator or the Aurealis Awards management team.I loved it. I didn't want to put it down-- I had to steal it back from my Eldest child, who picked it up while I took a necessary break to eat. I've read a bit of Nix's work, and enjoyed it, but not the worlds that feature here. The grouping by theme was interesting, but I felt that it meant that some of the weaker stories were grouped together. If there was an intro that added useful context, I didn't notice it. The first story was fantastic, with the worldbuilding and the character and the story all beautifully written. The collection manages a startling cohesion, given the disparity of the stories -- Nix has a strong writing style, so it holds together nicely from this viewpoint. All the stories are good, although not all of them meet the standard of the opening story, which means that a couple felt a bit flat.
    • 4/5
      I quite enjoy Garth Nix's short stories, though I've only ever picked up a collection because it contained one set in his Old Kingdom. I was hoping for a story featuring characters we already know from this series, but this was not at all related and could quite stand on its own, even if one isn't familiar with the other works set in this realm. As with most short story collections, I liked some more than others ("A Handful of Ashes" was my favorite; I'd like more in this world) but all of them were at least a bit enjoyable. I don't remember any standing out as 'bad.'
    • 3/5
      Especially enjoyed "Holly and Iron," "A Handful of Ashes," and "The Curious Case of the Moondawn Daffodils Murder."
    • 4/5
      Will add ratings for my favorite stories of the bunch later! Generally a strong collection.
    • 4/5
      Well I'm gonna need Old Friends and The Curious Case of the Moondawn Daffodils to be full novels, thanks. I also loved Holly and Iron, Vampire Weather, A Handful of Ashes , and, of course, To Hold the Bridge was a nice visit to the Old Kingdom.
    • 3/5
      To Hold the Bridge, the title of this anthology as well as the introductory novella, is a collection of Nix stories segmented into five categories. The novella tells the story of Morghan, a poor orphan who owns one share of the ‘Bridge Company’ and wishes, against the odds, to enroll as a company cadet. It guarantees him three square meals and new clothing. Morghan finds, once enlisted however, that he cares more about his comrades and the bridge than he ever thought possible. Among the story categories are Standing Up and Being Counted, Check Your Faint Heart at the Door, and A Wink and a Nod. The stories run the gamut from fantasy, witches and vampires to mystery and science fiction. They also span time, going from the undated past through to the future. In the mystery The Curious Case of the Moondawn Daffodils Murder the main character is Sherlock Holmes’ cousin. The Quiet Knight, a current day a romance, tells of a shy boy who participates in knight games. His helmet covers his entire face, which was never an issue until he met Sorayah. The variety of stories ensures there are several to please all readers. The stories are well written and the characters come to life. Some have a lot of action while some are more sedate. Most stories are short, which may be a pitfall in that several needed something extra to make them more memorable. Overall, an enjoyable read for fantasy and science fiction fans.