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4.07 AVERAGE
4.07 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
The Golden Compass, Philip Pullman, is an extremely original work of fiction. Even the ideas shared or borrowed have an interesting trust on them, such as the witches. Many authors just rework the same ideas, but Pullman created a Tolkien-esque universe, at least in terms of originality and creativity. The storyline is also very different from anything I've read before. Some of the authors viewpoints I disagree with, but it is still remarkable.
This book grabbed my attention immediately. Maybe it was just that I was curious about the daemons, but I was quite disappointed to be interrupted forty pages in by my dad telling me to mow the lawn. I especially enjoyed that this is told from a young POV. Lyra has a simplistic view of the world, and it was refreshing to be removed from all of the internal turmoil of today's main characters.
Rating: 4.5/5
This book grabbed my attention immediately. Maybe it was just that I was curious about the daemons, but I was quite disappointed to be interrupted forty pages in by my dad telling me to mow the lawn. I especially enjoyed that this is told from a young POV. Lyra has a simplistic view of the world, and it was refreshing to be removed from all of the internal turmoil of today's main characters.
Rating: 4.5/5
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
N/A
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I know this is a book meant for a younger generation, but I find children who are forced upon the reader as the book's entire moral compass and voice of reason irksome.
Also, because of this book, I hate the word "dust." Any mention of the word by young Lyra, which has a different meaning here than "displaced skin cells," was met with one of these two reactions:
- "DUST?! I WILL SLAY YOU FOR KNOWING, CHILD."
- "Wh...what did you just say? Where did you learn of this, child? Tell me more SO I CAN SLAY WHOMEVER RELINQUISHED THIS SACRED KNOWLEDGE."
Get over yourselves.
That ending really pulled the rug out, though! However, I will not be following the crew into that incision in the sky - I am fine right here.
Also, because of this book, I hate the word "dust." Any mention of the word by young Lyra, which has a different meaning here than "displaced skin cells," was met with one of these two reactions:
- "DUST?! I WILL SLAY YOU FOR KNOWING, CHILD."
- "Wh...what did you just say? Where did you learn of this, child? Tell me more SO I CAN SLAY WHOMEVER RELINQUISHED THIS SACRED KNOWLEDGE."
Get over yourselves.
That ending really pulled the rug out, though! However, I will not be following the crew into that incision in the sky - I am fine right here.
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
I love this book! Pullman brilliantly combines fantasy with science, religion, and philosophy. The depth of character is incredible.
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No