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4.07 AVERAGE
4.07 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
I went into The Golden Compass with high hopes, and while I did enjoy parts of it, my experience was a bit mixed overall.
The world-building is definitely impressive — the concept of dæmons and the alternate universe is so unique and imaginative. There were chapters that completely pulled me in, and I could really appreciate Pullman’s ambition in creating such a complex world.
That said, I found myself getting bored at times. Certain chapters felt slow or wandered in ways that made it hard for me to stay engaged, and I struggled to fully understand the point or direction of the story in some places.
As for Lyra, the main character, I had a complicated relationship with her. She’s bold and resourceful, which I appreciated, but she also came across as annoying at times, making it harder for me to fully connect with her journey.
Overall, I liked the book and I can see why it’s so beloved, but I didn’t always feel hooked. It had moments of brilliance mixed with sections that dragged for me. If you love detailed world-building and don’t mind a slower pace in parts, this might be a great fit.
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
4/5 stars
Definitely think the full-cast audiobook was the right way to go into this for me personally. I'm not usually someone who likes animal familiars or talking animals but I did enjoy them in this instance.
Definitely think the full-cast audiobook was the right way to go into this for me personally. I'm not usually someone who likes animal familiars or talking animals but I did enjoy them in this instance.
'As a passionate believer in the democracy of reading, I don't think it's the task of the author of a book to tell the reader what it means.
The meaning of a story emerges in the meeting between the words on the page and the thoughts in the reader's mind. So when people ask me what I meant by this story, or what was the message I was trying to convey in that one, I have to explain that I'm not going to explain.
Anyway, I'm not in the message business; I'm in the "Once upon a time" business.'
Really want to read this book... First of the series was meh. Second was amazing.
In terms of authors understanding then I'm confused as to his reaction to those who read religious texts and have some faith, and his disrespect for faith. I am a massive atheist and believe in nothing except whichever philosophical understanding of humanity and morality I chose to adhere to. I agree that zealots are a bad thing. I hate that people taking some sense of faith where their morals align with whatever the morals are of pullman then he'd still consider them something worth dismissing. It doesn't exactly enagege the education encouraged by the books. It does however adhere to the 'pull man' ideology. For anyone who doesn't get that it means his manually utilising hands to excite his penis, which probably then provided translucent fluids which could but statistically majority wise didn't go anywhere. The term wanking could be used.
The meaning of a story emerges in the meeting between the words on the page and the thoughts in the reader's mind. So when people ask me what I meant by this story, or what was the message I was trying to convey in that one, I have to explain that I'm not going to explain.
Anyway, I'm not in the message business; I'm in the "Once upon a time" business.'
Really want to read this book... First of the series was meh. Second was amazing.
In terms of authors understanding then I'm confused as to his reaction to those who read religious texts and have some faith, and his disrespect for faith. I am a massive atheist and believe in nothing except whichever philosophical understanding of humanity and morality I chose to adhere to. I agree that zealots are a bad thing. I hate that people taking some sense of faith where their morals align with whatever the morals are of pullman then he'd still consider them something worth dismissing. It doesn't exactly enagege the education encouraged by the books. It does however adhere to the 'pull man' ideology. For anyone who doesn't get that it means his manually utilising hands to excite his penis, which probably then provided translucent fluids which could but statistically majority wise didn't go anywhere. The term wanking could be used.
pretty dull actually, but enough interesting parts and ideas to keep ya going.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes