The Subtle Knife by Philip Pullman

The Subtle Knife

His Dark Materials #2

Philip Pullman

341 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)

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

Description

"What is he? A friend, or an enemy?" "He is a murderer." Will has just killed a man. He's on the run. His escape will take him far beyond his own world, to the eerie disquiet of a deserted city, and to a girl, Lyra. Her fate is strangley linke...

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Moods

adventurous 98%
mysterious 58%
dark 45%
emotional 39%
tense 33%
sad 13%
challenging 12%
reflective 10%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 8%
funny 4%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 64%
fast 26%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 59% | Plot: 33% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.11

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