Lyra's Oxford by Philip Pullman

64 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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Community Reviews Summary of 2,966 reviews

Moods

adventurous 88%
mysterious 57%
lighthearted 20%
dark 11%
tense 9%
hopeful 7%
reflective 7%
relaxing 5%
emotional 4%
funny 1%
inspiring 1%
sad 1%

Pace

fast 76%
medium 19%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 60% | A mix: 20% | Character: 17% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 68% | N/A: 13% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 94% | N/A: 3% | It's complicated: 1% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 62% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.6

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