352 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780375802119
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Lost in a new world, Lyra finds Will—a boy on the run, a murderer—a worthy and welcome ally. For this is a world where soul-eating Specters stalk the streets and witches share the skies with troops of angels.Each is searching—Lyra for the meaning ...
Community Reviews Summary of 30,113 reviews
Moods
mysterious 57%
dark 44%
emotional 37%
tense 31%
sad 13%
challenging 11%
reflective 10%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 8%
funny 4%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 26%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 59% | Plot: 33% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 74% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 42% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 48% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Violence, BloodModerate
Torture, Animal death, Death of parentMinor
Mental illness, Bullying, War352 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780375802119
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Lost in a new world, Lyra finds Will—a boy on the run, a murderer—a worthy and welcome ally. For this is a world where soul-eating Specters stalk the streets and witches share the skies with troops of angels.Each is searching—Lyra for the meaning ...
Community Reviews Summary of 30,113 reviews
Moods
mysterious 57%
dark 44%
emotional 37%
tense 31%
sad 13%
challenging 11%
reflective 10%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 8%
funny 4%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 26%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 59% | Plot: 33% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 74% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 42% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 48% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Violence, BloodModerate
Torture, Animal death, Death of parentMinor
Mental illness, Bullying, War