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radomu's review against another edition
4.0
This is a short story (it took me 20 minutes to finish it) that takes place in the His Dark Materials universe. Very sinister, and those who have read the trilogy will be left wondering about its implications on the wider storyline.
albertico66's review against another edition
3.0
enjoyed the creepiness of this story but at the end it just left me with a lot of questions
rkalajian's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
kleonard's review against another edition
4.0
A beautiful and dark story about Marisa Coulter and her presence in multiple worlds.
yaara's review against another edition
why does this character have to be so 1 dimensionally evil/greedy? why can't she struggle for power in her nasty patriarchal world and be complex?
falsefangs's review against another edition
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
3.75
alyshadeshae's review against another edition
5.0
I didn't know what to expect from this short story, but it is delightful.
kommatator's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
nigellicus's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
5.0
Philip Pullman homages MR James with this story set in the Dark Materials universe about two art collectors, in a fusty old Oxford college naturally, discussing the curious histories of a painting and a bronze. With the illustrations it makes for a very quick read, but it's atmospheric and pleasingly off kilter.
jake_alexander's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
5.0