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kreeesthea's review against another edition
adventurous
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? Yes
4.5
usersavvy's review against another edition
5.0
Second of series of three.
Even though this is a teen/young adult novel, it has beautiful imagery, a fun and thoughtful story, lovely character development, and most importantly an opulent depiction of panpsychism. Highly recommend for those broadening their knowledge on philosophical perspectives, trying to see the world more creatively, or want to go on a colorful otherworldly adventure. A poignant read as people are learning to waste less and appreciate what they have, and a lovely parallel to Marie Kondo's teaching as if every item has a bit of life. That's not necessarily the point of the story but definitely can ease the reader into a conservationist mindset.
(Same review for all three books)
Even though this is a teen/young adult novel, it has beautiful imagery, a fun and thoughtful story, lovely character development, and most importantly an opulent depiction of panpsychism. Highly recommend for those broadening their knowledge on philosophical perspectives, trying to see the world more creatively, or want to go on a colorful otherworldly adventure. A poignant read as people are learning to waste less and appreciate what they have, and a lovely parallel to Marie Kondo's teaching as if every item has a bit of life. That's not necessarily the point of the story but definitely can ease the reader into a conservationist mindset.
(Same review for all three books)
desideesdanslatete's review against another edition
5.0
Alors avec la lecture de cette saga c'est tout une histoire ! Qui ne c'est pas toujours faite dans le bon ordre. J'ai d'abord découvert le film. La critique n'était pas fan mais moi je dois dire que j'ai plustot bien aimé ce film... A l'époque je ne savais pas que les livres existait. Puis un jour alors que j'étais en vacances à la mer je suis tomber à cours de lecture. J'ai alors acheter "la tour des anges". La couverture et le titre m'avait taper dans l'œil mais je n'ai pas voulu regarder la 4ieme de couverture... Grossière erreur. Je me suis retrouvé plonger dans une histoire dont je ne comprenais rien bien entendu etant donné que je n'avais pas lu le tome 1... J'ai ranger ce livre et je dois l'avouer l'ai un peu oublier... Un jour en rangeant mes armoires je suis retomber dessus. Ni une ni deux je cours chercher le tome 1 à la bibliothèque et j'enchaîne avec le tome 2 ! Et je ne suis pas déçue ! On en apprend plus ! On découvre de nouveaux personnages et d'autres mondes. On entre un peu plus dans l'aspect critique religieuses mais c'est fondu dans l'histoir et moi je n'y fait meme pas attention ! On retrouve un melange de différente culture avec le passage de la rivière ou encore les entités en marche. Je n'ai qu'un chose à dire vivement la suite !
amylikestoread's review against another edition
4.0
The last line in one of the final chapters had me in tears, it was the first time a book has made me feel real grief at a character's death and I may have still been crying when I went to bed. This was a really good book and I can't wait to start the final one.
mitskacir's review against another edition
3.0
This continues to be an interesting and enjoyable series, but moving the focus from Lyra to Will is unfortunate. Will just doesn't have the likability and charisma of Lyra, and his storyline is too opaque at this point in the series to be very intriguing. The addition of characters like Dr. Malone don't add a lot, because their characters are underdeveloped and the new adults in particular are more like caricatures (and not very intelligent ones), especially compared to morally complex adults like Mrs. Coulter introduced in book 1. I'm also not a fan of when magic is explained pseudo-scientifically, or when science becomes hand-wavy magic, and the introduction of "our world" science was irritating.
My questions from book 1 (see that review) have not yet been answered, and I'm doubting that they will be.
My questions from book 1 (see that review) have not yet been answered, and I'm doubting that they will be.
greta_macionyte's review against another edition
3.0
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italorebelo's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
5.0