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

Description

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 99%
funny 27%
lighthearted 24%
tense 23%
mysterious 16%
dark 10%
emotional 8%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 3%
challenging 2%
reflective 1%

Pace

fast 58%
medium 38%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 36% | Plot: 35% | Character: 27%

Strong character development?

No: 46% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 49% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 55% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

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