Once Upon a Time in the North by Philip Pullman

Once Upon a Time in the North

His Dark Materials #0.5

Philip Pullman

112 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction fantasy short stories young adult adventurous fast-paced
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A mesmerising episode from the universe of His Dark Materials and The Book of Dust, giving us an extraordinary insight into this world and its characters. When Lyra is studying at Oxford University, she comes across the story of Lee Scoresby and I...

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Moods

adventurous 98%
lighthearted 27%
funny 25%
tense 22%
mysterious 15%
dark 8%
emotional 8%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 4%
challenging 2%
relaxing 2%
reflective 1%

Pace

fast 60%
medium 35%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 37% | A mix: 34% | Character: 28%

Strong character development?

No: 47% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 86% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 51% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 56% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.79

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