The Subtle Knife by Philip Pullman

The Subtle Knife

His Dark Materials #2

Philip Pullman

242 pages • first pub 1997 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy middle grade young adult adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

Lost in a new world, Lyra finds Will—a boy on the run, a murderer—a worthy and welcome ally. For this is a world where soul-eating Specters stalk the streets and witches share the skies with troops of angels.Each is searching—Lyra for the meaning ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 35,257 reviews

Moods

adventurous 97%
mysterious 58%
dark 45%
emotional 39%
tense 33%
challenging 13%
sad 13%
reflective 10%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 8%
funny 4%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 65%
fast 25%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 59% | Plot: 32% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 74% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.11

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