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crusoe 's review for:
The Golden Compass
by Philip Pullman
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I loved this book as a kid and I still do. There's something amazing about a children's book that does not pull its punches: friends get hurt, betrayed or worse and that makes the stakes real.
I love the way the world works. Both its magic system with the dust and dæmons, and the various cultures inspired by our world. (I did get jumpscared by my mothertongue a few times haha). I especially loved the section where Iorek challenges Iofur. The scene of these big noble bears fighting is something that always stuck with me.
Lyra is a great protagonist as well. She's stubborn and clever and so true to herself and so fiercely loyal. She's a great role model for girls reading this series in that way.
So yeah: excited to reread the next two parts!
I love the way the world works. Both its magic system with the dust and dæmons, and the various cultures inspired by our world. (I did get jumpscared by my mothertongue a few times haha). I especially loved the section where Iorek challenges Iofur. The scene of these big noble bears fighting is something that always stuck with me.
Lyra is a great protagonist as well. She's stubborn and clever and so true to herself and so fiercely loyal. She's a great role model for girls reading this series in that way.
So yeah: excited to reread the next two parts!