The Secret Commonwealth by Philip Pullman

The Secret Commonwealth

The Book of Dust #2

Philip Pullman

720 pages • first pub 2019 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous dark fast-paced
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Lyra Silvertongue is now studying at St Sophia's College, Oxford, with her dæmon Pantalaimon.They are not getting on. Lyra is questioning everything she once held dear. Pan misses the impulsiveness of their youth.When an act of terrible violence b...

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Community Reviews Summary of 8,274 reviews

Moods

adventurous 92%
mysterious 68%
dark 57%
tense 40%
emotional 39%
challenging 24%
reflective 20%
sad 19%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 4%
funny 1%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 30%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 59% | Plot: 21% | Character: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 52% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 7%

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3.87

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