Reviews

The Subtle Knife by Philip Pullman

mementomorivv's review

2.0

2.5 maybe? I'll need to think on it a little more

stephibabes's review against another edition

4.0

I didn't enjoy this quite as much as the first or third parts of the trilogy, but it is divine nonetheless.

lizzycatslibrary's review against another edition

3.0

You know, I don't know why everyone is hating on this book. I mean it was no Harry Potter by far... but I still enjoyed it. I am a little confused as to where the plot is going and slightly disappointed I have to read yet another book to figure it out... but I want to know the end! Plus I have always wanted to finish this series since I was little. Overall, an entertaining and quick read.

fromverotohero's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.75

The book as a whole is a lot more engaging than the first in the series, but just as I got into it, the ending completely lost me. I hope I manage to get back on board in the next one..

gwendo's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark mysterious 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? N/A

4.5

gauriraut's review against another edition

5.0

Better than Book 1.

whimsicalmeerkat's review against another edition

4.0

Not as good as the first one, but still a well written, intelligent and delightful book.

jackpep's review

5.0

This book is where the series really takes off—and in several ways. It moves settings rapidly and while the tone of the first doesn’t change, the almost rigid plotting of the golden compass is completely changed into a multi-POV, multi-world, crazy but somehow functioning plot in this book.

Pullman’s world-building skills are incredible and there were several moments that had me shaking my head in disbelief at the scope of it all.

sumayyaha's review against another edition

4.0

This definitely suffers from second book syndrome as in it had a ton of build-up - which I understand - for the next book and I can't wait. So although it was a little slow, Pullman introduces a new beloved character that I can't help adore.

kalkwiese's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional lighthearted mysterious sad tense medium-paced

4.0