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fictionalsarah's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape
zaidzu's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
His Dark Materials is one of my absolute favorite book series. That being said, I was really disappointed in this book. Book of Dust 1 was enjoyable enough, different from HDM but still had enough of the mysterious adventurous feeling I’ve come to associate with these works. However, book 2 just plummets into so much unnecessary territory, while accomplishing very little plot-wise. I know this trilogy was originally one giant book, so in that context the second book would have maybe worked better if you could just continue reading right away, but it’s still too drawn out. I didn’t really get a sense of that “Lyra on an adventure” feeling I love until literally the very end of the book. Also, there a scene where Lyra is raped and that completely ruined any shred of hope I had for this book/series. Completely unnecessary and felt like a weak attempt to write something more “adult”. Not to mention the weird situation of Malcom having feelings for Lyra when he is 10 years older than her and she is still rather young. Icky. Curious to see how Will is going to be squeezed into the story (if at all at this point). Maybe the third book will be better, but this one really bummed me out.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape and Sexual assault
eilidhbear's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape, Sexual harassment, Violence, Gun violence, and Sexual assault
Minor: Death of parent
alipp's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault, Rape, Violence, and Sexual violence
kathrines_bogrum's review against another edition
challenging
informative
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
2.0
Alt for lang. Ikke rigtigt noget plot der giver mening. Mange tilfældige ting der ikke passe sammen. Forholdet mellem Lyra og Pan er irriterende og virker ikke ret troværdigt.
Jeg forventede en afsluttet historie - og det var måske min fejl at jeg ikke havde undersøgt at der kommer en bog mere. Men slutningen er meget utilfredsstillende. Jeg synes ikke jeg fik svar på ret meget.
Jeg forventede en afsluttet historie - og det var måske min fejl at jeg ikke havde undersøgt at der kommer en bog mere. Men slutningen er meget utilfredsstillende. Jeg synes ikke jeg fik svar på ret meget.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape
rainbowsandbookshelves's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, and Rape
evelphysicist's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
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? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault, Rape, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Murder, and Violence
Minor: War
sarahwilson60's review against another edition
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault and Rape
kateships's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
I am really glad this sequel exists and am waiting patiently for the next one. This does not feel the same as the original series, but Lyra is different herself so it shouldn’t. Do not read this if you just want a happy story with some kind of Will reunion because this is not that. It’s complicated and I found it irritating because I just wanted to shake the characters and tell them to figure it out! But I found it to be a realistic version of events post-HDM and it’s fun to get to see more of Lyra growing up and dealing with life. If you loved the original series and want more, this is a good read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape and Sexual assault
Minor: Death
norwegianforestreader's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Violence, Abandonment, Ableism, Death of parent, Misogyny, Sexual violence, Classism, Confinement, Torture, Trafficking, Death, Kidnapping, and Medical trauma