minty's review against another edition
4.0
This is probably 3.5 stars, as so little really HAPPENS. But of course, I enjoyed being back in the world, and this one had a lot of heartwrenching elements, plus some truly harrowing sequences. It helps, too, that we're currently watching the show so I am in a Lyra-Pantalaimon place.
monarcadelibros's review against another edition
3.0
It didn't feel like the same Lyra we grew to love.
sams_tower's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
dott's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
katethealmostgreat's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault
notcreativeusername's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
drshakespeare's review against another edition
5.0
Compelling! Old-Lyra is definitely an adventurer in an adventure. Where is book 3?
anousa's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.5
nadiaherondale's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
So, I had been really excited to read about the sequel to His Dark Materials as a big fan of the series (it's my whole childhood), but I just didn't vibe with this. I like that Pan and Lyra have problems, it was bound to happen considering what happened in the original trilogy and they have grown up. And having adventures is just what they do. But my problem is called Malcom Polstead and the ick his obssesion with Lyra gives me. I'm not gonna elaborate on it. I didn't quite enjoy him in La Belle Sauvage, but I did think that book was a bit boring (I would have liked it to be more about Asriel and maybe a bit of Mrs Coulter, not gonna lie), but here I just... honestly, he can just go for all I care. 3/5 I will read the final book once it comes out, but I'm not enjoying this.
whippetyfriend's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5