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shanallubis 's review for:
The Golden Compass
by Philip Pullman
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
A masterpiece.
I’ve read this series multiple times and every read I’m just blown away with the attention to detail, the world building, the emotional depth of the characters, the prose, the themes, everything. I’m always shocked that this is a middle grade series- it has some deeply disturbing scenes and themes. The child cutters.. so gruesome. Such a creative and immersive story I’ll never forget. I’m listening to the audiobook this round and it’s incredible. Philip Pullman narrating and a full cast- such a treat.
I’ve read this series multiple times and every read I’m just blown away with the attention to detail, the world building, the emotional depth of the characters, the prose, the themes, everything. I’m always shocked that this is a middle grade series- it has some deeply disturbing scenes and themes. The child cutters.. so gruesome. Such a creative and immersive story I’ll never forget. I’m listening to the audiobook this round and it’s incredible. Philip Pullman narrating and a full cast- such a treat.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Animal death, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Gore, Blood, Grief, Death of parent