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397 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781407104058
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scholastic UK Ltd
Publication date: 06 August 2007
Description
In this first part of the "Dark Materials" trilogy, Lyra's friend Roger disappears. She and her daemon, Pantalaimon, determine to find him. Their quest leads them to the bleak splendour of the North where a team of scientists are conducting unspea...
Community Reviews Summary of 84,674 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
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Graphic
Child death, Kidnapping, ViolenceModerate
Child abuse, Animal death, DeathMinor
Racism397 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781407104058
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scholastic UK Ltd
Publication date: 06 August 2007
Description
In this first part of the "Dark Materials" trilogy, Lyra's friend Roger disappears. She and her daemon, Pantalaimon, determine to find him. Their quest leads them to the bleak splendour of the North where a team of scientists are conducting unspea...
Community Reviews Summary of 84,674 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