A review by shafia42
The Subtle Knife by Philip Pullman

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious fast-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

4.5

normally i find it hard to love new characters in book two, especially if they're introduced as a main character, but i love will! hes such a sweetheart, i love his backstory and i love how him and lyra interact. this book is set in more than one world, and the writer is so phenomenal, you don't struggle at all knowing which world each chapter is set in. the world building is so immersive, and the story is engaging,. i know this is technically a children's book, but all ages can enjoy this mystery packed story.