It's always better to be doing

It's always better to be doing

Garth Nix is a renowned Australian author known for his captivating fantasy novels, including the popular "Old Kingdom" series and "Keys to the Kingdom" series. Throughout his works, Nix often explores themes of courage, destiny, and the power of taking action. One recurring motif in his writing is the idea that it is always better to be doing something, rather than sitting idly by and waiting for things to happen.

In Nix's novels, his protagonists are often thrust into dangerous and unpredictable situations where they must make difficult choices and take decisive action in order to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals. Whether it's Sabriel venturing into the mysterious Old Kingdom to rescue her father, or Arthur Penhaligon battling the forces of the House in the "Keys to the Kingdom" series, Nix's characters exemplify the importance of being proactive and taking control of one's own destiny.

This theme is perhaps best exemplified in Nix's novel "Shade's Children," where the world has been taken over by a malevolent entity known as the Overlords, who have enslaved humanity and turned children into weapons of war. The protagonist, Gold-Eye, is a young boy who escapes from the Overlords' clutches and joins a group of rebels fighting against their oppressors. Throughout the novel, Gold-Eye and his companions must constantly be on the move, taking risks and making sacrifices in order to challenge the Overlords' authority and ultimately free humanity from their tyranny.