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Clockwork by Philip Pullman

angelastaples's review against another edition

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5.0

A great read for kids and adults to share. Clockwork is magical and slightly shocking. The narrator likens stories and characters to clockwork figures. Once set in motion they must keep moving to fulfill their purpose and bring the story to an end.
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jo_13's review against another edition

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dark mysterious sad 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? Yes

4.0

malak_rchd's review against another edition

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mysterious

3.75

whimsymusings's review against another edition

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2.0

A fun to read short story about placing all pieces of the puzzle on the board and watching everything fall into place. It's a little play on destiny, everything is already written and now its up to us to watch how it unfolds, as nothing is going to change the outcome now that everyone has done their part in (so to speak) winding up the pieces and watching everything as it unfolds as a result to that.

theenglishhobbit's review against another edition

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4.0

The plot was very interesting and when you start the story you have no idea it will end the way it does. There are a few lessons in the book - putting hard work into something often reaps rewards whereas the opposite can end badly, as well as your choices all have consequences.
A very interesting read.

songwind's review against another edition

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4.0

A lovely fairy tale story.

othlooney's review

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3.0

“For every once upon a time there must be a story to follow, because if a story doesn't, something else will, and it might not be as harmless as a story.”

breakfastgrey's review against another edition

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5.0

I was ALL about this book. It's twenty kinds of strange and awkward and I loved every minute of it. Recommended for fans of dark fairy tales as it draws inspiration from there while being fully its own beast. (Student book club)

lunabri's review against another edition

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4.0

it's been a very fun story to read in one sitting, I enjoyed the atmosphere and the narrator's comments and the humor! overall very nice

hollyrebeccasmith's review against another edition

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4.0

A very engaging yet kind of gruesome story.