La daga by Philip Pullman

296 pages first pub 1997 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade young adult adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
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Though ostensibly written for children, this heroic and heart-wrenching His Dark Materials trilogy is beloved by readers of all ages. These three novels unlock the door to parallel universes where demons and winged creatures live side by side with...

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Community Reviews Summary of 42,827 reviews

Moods

adventurous 97%
mysterious 58%
dark 47%
emotional 40%
tense 33%
challenging 13%
sad 13%
reflective 10%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 8%
funny 4%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 65%
fast 26%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 59% | Plot: 32% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 41% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.11

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