The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman

The Golden Compass

His Dark Materials #1

Philip Pullman

399 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous mysterious medium-paced
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When Lyra sets out to rescue her friend Roger, she has no idea her adventure will lead all the way to the frozen North, where an epic struggle between good and evil will determine the fate of the world—and perhaps other worlds as well. This movie ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 84,651 reviews

Moods

adventurous 98%
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

medium 59%
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

4.06

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