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4.07 AVERAGE
4.07 AVERAGE
I first read this trilogy all at once in a rush sometime in my post-college, freelancer days, when time was abundant and I spent most of it reading. I remember finding the books really good and, though billed as for children, certainly mature and valuable for adults to read as well (like many young adult books).
The opinion stands--this is a top-notch novel that kids will enjoy but has lessons and entertainment for all ages. The writing is ... British, which is to say, it's a little quirky for an American audience, but once you get into the flow it's not distracting in the least. The story is engrossing and really _moves_. I'm very much looking forward to reading the next two again, this time savoring a bit more.
The opinion stands--this is a top-notch novel that kids will enjoy but has lessons and entertainment for all ages. The writing is ... British, which is to say, it's a little quirky for an American audience, but once you get into the flow it's not distracting in the least. The story is engrossing and really _moves_. I'm very much looking forward to reading the next two again, this time savoring a bit more.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
dark
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:
Complicated
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
funny
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
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-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
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
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:
No
I've always wanted to read the golden compass and I'm happy I did!! The world is so interesting and I can't wait to dive more into it!
https://booksbird.wordpress.com/2017/11/23/northern-lights-by-philip-pullman/
The first book in Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials Trilogy, the Nothern Lights introduces the characters and begins the epic story of Lyra Belacqua, Daemons, and dust.
Set in a world very much like ours, there are however some noticeable differences. One difference is that it seems to be set in a time without technology, and where men are the majority of academics with few women in this field. Religion also plays a part in this book, however, the churches’ influence is very different to that in modern society.
The very noticeable difference, though, is the magical side of the novel from other worlds within the aurora (northern lights), dust and of course Deamons. The Daemons, in particular, are what make Pullman’s novel so unique and intriguing. Each human has a Deamon which is a person’s soul in the form of an animal. These animals can shape-shift into different creatures when a person is still a child but upon becoming an adult Daemons stick in one shape which in some way reflects the person they are linked to. The bond between a person and their Deamon is a brilliant exploration of identity, imagination, and magic in our every day lives...
The first book in Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials Trilogy, the Nothern Lights introduces the characters and begins the epic story of Lyra Belacqua, Daemons, and dust.
Set in a world very much like ours, there are however some noticeable differences. One difference is that it seems to be set in a time without technology, and where men are the majority of academics with few women in this field. Religion also plays a part in this book, however, the churches’ influence is very different to that in modern society.
The very noticeable difference, though, is the magical side of the novel from other worlds within the aurora (northern lights), dust and of course Deamons. The Daemons, in particular, are what make Pullman’s novel so unique and intriguing. Each human has a Deamon which is a person’s soul in the form of an animal. These animals can shape-shift into different creatures when a person is still a child but upon becoming an adult Daemons stick in one shape which in some way reflects the person they are linked to. The bond between a person and their Deamon is a brilliant exploration of identity, imagination, and magic in our every day lives...
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
slow-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:
No