A review by the_gingery_one
The Subtle Knife by Philip Pullman

adventurous dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

I just didn't love this book like I did the first one. I know the second book in a trilogy can often feel a bit stilted and this one really did for me. It just didn't seem to flow and felt clunky. 
However, there were elements of the story I did enjoy and I look forward to seeing how it ends.