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4.07 AVERAGE
4.07 AVERAGE
challenging
dark
emotional
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
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:
No
adventurous
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
adventurous
adventurous
mysterious
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
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
mysterious
I'm ashamed that it took me sooo long to finish this book, but at least I did finish it.
You have to be in the right mood to read this book. Philip Pullman is a linguist genius and that shows in his writing - you cannot dive into his work half-present.
When I started reading this book 2 years ago in the middle of summer, I was pulled into it, but the moment Lord Asriel disappeared, it became suuuch a drag for me. Lord Asriel, for all that it's worth, is such an intelligent, magnetic and intimidating character, and I suppose, I'm just naturally drawn to characters like that.
What made me return to this book was the fact that I wanted to watch the new series. So many people told me that it does the book justice, but ofc, me being me, I wanted to read the book first and then be a judge of the series. And James McAvoy is Lord Asriel, who could possibly resist that?!
Towards the end, the book got incredibly intense. I would procrastinate with my studying in order to advance in this book, and I don't do that very lightly - that's how you know I was really into the second half of the book.
The book is mostly a slow burn, I'd say. A lot is happening, but... at the same time, it takes the reader forever to get somewhere. Until the polar bear fight I was confused and bored with everything that was going on. But after that polar bear fight, the plot really took flight for me, and even though this book and I got off on the wrong foot, I'm quite happy I read it, and I'll definitely be moving onto the rest of the trilogy.
You have to be in the right mood to read this book. Philip Pullman is a linguist genius and that shows in his writing - you cannot dive into his work half-present.
When I started reading this book 2 years ago in the middle of summer, I was pulled into it, but the moment Lord Asriel disappeared, it became suuuch a drag for me. Lord Asriel, for all that it's worth, is such an intelligent, magnetic and intimidating character, and I suppose, I'm just naturally drawn to characters like that.
What made me return to this book was the fact that I wanted to watch the new series. So many people told me that it does the book justice, but ofc, me being me, I wanted to read the book first and then be a judge of the series. And James McAvoy is Lord Asriel, who could possibly resist that?!
Towards the end, the book got incredibly intense. I would procrastinate with my studying in order to advance in this book, and I don't do that very lightly - that's how you know I was really into the second half of the book.
The book is mostly a slow burn, I'd say. A lot is happening, but... at the same time, it takes the reader forever to get somewhere. Until the polar bear fight I was confused and bored with everything that was going on. But after that polar bear fight, the plot really took flight for me, and even though this book and I got off on the wrong foot, I'm quite happy I read it, and I'll definitely be moving onto the rest of the trilogy.
Overall 3.4 Stars
Positives: Overall this is a well written novel with moments that grip you as a reader. I enjoyed the concepts explored
Negatives: As much as I wanted to enjoy this it ended up dragging in a few places. All of the good things happen towards the end.
To conclude, I am not sure if the rest of the novels are for me. I think if I was younger I would of really enjoyed this but I would much rather watch the TV series
Positives: Overall this is a well written novel with moments that grip you as a reader. I enjoyed the concepts explored
Negatives: As much as I wanted to enjoy this it ended up dragging in a few places. All of the good things happen towards the end.
To conclude, I am not sure if the rest of the novels are for me. I think if I was younger I would of really enjoyed this but I would much rather watch the TV series