Recently Read: Drowned Wednesday

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Drowned Wednesday by Garth Nix

I wanted to write a little about how the series was taking a turn here, with this third book, and I realized I've also got the fourth books in two other childrens series to review where I could say the same thing.

But really, this is the first one where it looks like Arthur might be shaping up to be more than in the wrong place at the wrong time. Sure, he fumbles through bits and pieces, but even then, it seems he's aware of his fumbling and he's trying to compensate for it, and maybe even correct the outcome a bit.

It's inevitable in a series set up like this that certain elements begin to become obvious as they repeat - yes, he's got to get another key; yes, he's got to free another piece of the will; yes, he's got to defeat the current day; yes, he'll learn a tiny bit more about what all is going on. Inescapable, really.

It's all in how these things come about, and there is a difference here. Wednesday is not Tuesday is not Monday, and so things don't quite happen as expected.

Of course, this one also has pirates, not to mention some of the most believable dreamlike unrealistic oceans ever.

A very enjoyable read for anyone into fantasy stories or any adults intelligent enough to read and enjoy things written for kids.