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His Dark Materials 2: Das Magische Messer: 11 CDs by Philip Pullman

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kindlereads's review against another edition

4.0

What I like and feel most frustraed about is that this is the second part of a three part book the trilogy is one whole book not three seperate books so neither the first nor the second end on a satisfying note.

What I did like about this book is that it starts with Lyra, a girl we have become acquainted with from another world, meeting Will, a boy from our world. Bringing the fantasy into our own reality was surreal and interesting. I like Will, and his very pressing day-to-day concerns, his practicality.

Weird like the Wizard of Oz, magical like Harry Potter, and interesting, unlike "Chronicles of Narnia."

itaby's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious 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? Yes

4.0

itaby's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious 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? Yes

4.0

bnielsen214's review against another edition

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adventurous dark tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

natcole99's review against another edition

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5.0

4.5 I think Pullman is a beautiful writer… not as good as the golden compass, most of the book was building up to the finale that I assume is the third book. Some twists involving characters that I really cared about (and normally I don’t get super attached to fictional characters).