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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In this prequel episode from Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials universe, Lee Scoresby -- Texan aeronaut and future friend to Lyra Belacqua -- is 24 years old. The story reveals the origins of Scoresby's friendship with Iorek Byrnison as well as ...

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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%

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