Lyra's Oxford by Philip Pullman

Lyra's Oxford

His Dark Materials #3.5

Philip Pullman

80 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction fantasy short stories young adult adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

Lyra's Oxford begins with Lyra and Pantalaimon spotting a witch's dæmon. Lyra shelters the daemon from the pursuit of a frenzied pack of birds, and then attempts to help by guiding the daemon to the home of an alchemist living in a part of Oxford ...

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Moods

adventurous 90%
mysterious 62%
lighthearted 21%
tense 13%
dark 12%
hopeful 8%
emotional 6%
relaxing 6%
reflective 5%
inspiring 4%
informative 2%
sad 2%
funny 1%

Pace

fast 75%
medium 21%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 57% | A mix: 26% | Character: 14% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 65% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 61% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%

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3.6

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