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A review by cecilielaugesen
The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This is one of those books you can read at any age, and you will most likely get something different from it each time.
Both the story line, the characters and the world are so complex and well build.
While it is entertaining it is also quite dark - all in all I loved it!
Both the story line, the characters and the world are so complex and well build.
While it is entertaining it is also quite dark - all in all I loved it!
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child death, Death, Grief, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Child abuse, Torture, Violence, Kidnapping, Murder, and Abandonment
Minor: Confinement and Alcohol