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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

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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

nbhatta's review against another edition

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4.0

Pullman writes some real engrossing novels, man.

I've literally been reading this all day. ALL DAY.

I liked it! Pan and Lyra's estrangement broke my heart, but it made sense. I liked the stance Pullman is taking with the "logic and reasoning is the only valid thing and emotion and art are silly" that's in our world as well.

The adult aspects of the book took me aback, but only because I was recently re-reading the His Dark Materials trilogy which is firmly YA.

I need the next book. I really do. When is it coming out??

lucym80's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense slow-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? Yes

4.5

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