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397 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781407130224
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scholastic
Publication date: 01 July 1995
Description
Without this child, we shall all die. Lyra and her animal daemon live half-wild and carefree among the scholars of Jordan College, Oxford. But the destiny that has awaited her since birth takes her on a dangerous journey to the frozen North in sea...
Community Reviews Summary of 83,960 reviews
Moods
mysterious 62%
dark 40%
emotional 37%
tense 29%
hopeful 16%
inspiring 14%
challenging 11%
sad 10%
reflective 9%
funny 6%
lighthearted 6%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 54% | Plot: 38% | Character: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 70% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 45% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 39% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Kidnapping, ViolenceModerate
Child abuse, Animal death, DeathMinor
Racism397 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781407130224
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scholastic
Publication date: 01 July 1995
Description
Without this child, we shall all die. Lyra and her animal daemon live half-wild and carefree among the scholars of Jordan College, Oxford. But the destiny that has awaited her since birth takes her on a dangerous journey to the frozen North in sea...
Community Reviews Summary of 83,960 reviews
Moods
mysterious 62%
dark 40%
emotional 37%
tense 29%
hopeful 16%
inspiring 14%
challenging 11%
sad 10%
reflective 9%
funny 6%
lighthearted 6%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 54% | Plot: 38% | Character: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 70% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 45% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 39% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Kidnapping, ViolenceModerate
Child abuse, Animal death, DeathMinor
Racism