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4.07 AVERAGE
4.07 AVERAGE
I had to read this classic not just because the movie is coming out ok. Anyway it is a stunning page turner. So much so that my boyfriend said "I'm getting a little worried about you and that book." If you are looking for a big adventure with a great female main character check this one out.
adventurous
challenging
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Kidnapping, Murder, Gaslighting, Classism
Moderate: Child death, Toxic relationship, Blood, Grief, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Animal death, Gun violence, Infidelity, Religious bigotry
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I can see why this book was immensely popular, but it really wasn't for me. I just didn't jive well with the main protagonist as I found her to be quite annoying. The story and plot were decent, as were the other characters, and the book wasn't lacking in content. I do recommend the book, but it's target audience was definitely children.
I mean, it’s okay. I probably would have enjoyed this when I was a kid. I was hoping the writing would be a bit stronger but it was kind of choppy with sudden jumps in the narrative. I also really couldn’t get past the way the characters speak.
challenging
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book was unkind to my faith.
Content Warnings
Anti-Christian
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
The Golden Compass, Philip Pullman, is an extremely original work of fiction. Even the ideas shared or borrowed have an interesting trust on them, such as the witches. Many authors just rework the same ideas, but Pullman created a Tolkien-esque universe, at least in terms of originality and creativity. The storyline is also very different from anything I've read before. Some of the authors viewpoints I disagree with, but it is still remarkable.
This book grabbed my attention immediately. Maybe it was just that I was curious about the daemons, but I was quite disappointed to be interrupted forty pages in by my dad telling me to mow the lawn. I especially enjoyed that this is told from a young POV. Lyra has a simplistic view of the world, and it was refreshing to be removed from all of the internal turmoil of today's main characters.
Rating: 4.5/5
This book grabbed my attention immediately. Maybe it was just that I was curious about the daemons, but I was quite disappointed to be interrupted forty pages in by my dad telling me to mow the lawn. I especially enjoyed that this is told from a young POV. Lyra has a simplistic view of the world, and it was refreshing to be removed from all of the internal turmoil of today's main characters.
Rating: 4.5/5
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
N/A