A review by easefcik
The Ruby in the Smoke by Philip Pullman

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

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

4.5

I read this series several times as a child and loved them. I’ve enjoyed the nostalgia of re-reading them as an adult. Pullman does a great job of emerging the reader in Victorian London, complete with the language and race politics of time.

4.5 because I’m bitter they lost Adelaide even though I know that will be important later in the series